Bangladesh get two SA Tests, three ODIs

Eurosport - Thu, 08 May 10:00:00 2008

Bangladesh have been granted two Tests and three one-day internationals on their tour of South Africa in November.

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They will start with a Pro20 international at the Wanderers in Johannesburg before playing three one-day internationals in the secondary venues of Potchefstroom, Benoni and East London, Cricket South Africa have announced.

Bangladesh will also play a three-day match in Kimberley against South Africa A to warm up for the Test series.

The first Test will be in Bloemfontein from November 20-24, with the tour ending with the second Test in Centurion from November 28 to December 2.

Itinerary:

November 5 v South Africa, Pro20 (Johannesburg)

November 7 v South Africa, ODI (Potchefstroom)

November 9 v South Africa, ODI (Benoni)

November 12 v South Africa, ODI (East London)

November 15-17 v South Africa A (Kimberley)

November 20-24 v South Africa, 1st Test (Bloemfontein)

November 28-December 2 v South Africa, 2nd Test (Centurion).

Reuters