Bangladesh will now play only one Test against Afghanistan, instead of two, in June, the Cricbuzz reported on Monday (May 1).  According to the original itinerary, Bangladesh were scheduled to play two Tests, three ODIs and as many T20Is but have decided to scrap one Test because of their “very tight” schedule.

"We will play one Test along with T20Is and ODIs. There were two Tests but we have reduced it to one because our schedule is very tight (ahead of the next World Cup). We will play the other Test at some other time but for now we are just playing one Test," BCB cricket operation chairman Jalal Yunus told reporters.

The BCB is also planning to organise a 10-day camp in Bangalore before the upcoming ODI World Cup but nothing has been finalised yet. If that doesn’t happen, Bangladesh will prepare for the showpiece event at home. 

"Look, the schedule will be prepared by ICC with the cooperation of India as they are the host. We are waiting for the schedule as we are yet to know in which venue we will playing and when we get that we can understand where we stand (as far as preparation is concerned)," he said.

"The practice camp is related with the schedule and if we could get the date we (could have planned something) because you all know before that we have the Asia Cup and after that we will hardly get any time. We need the schedule as quickly as possible because this is very important for us to plan for our preparation ahead of the tournament.

"I don't think if we cannot prepare abroad then that will be a big problem for us. All the ODI matches that we will be playing ahead of the World Cup we will consider that as part of our preparation for the mega tournament.”

Bangladesh are next scheduled to play a three-match ODI series in Ireland on May 9, 12 and 14. This series is part of the World Cup Super League.