Misbah 'unhappy' at Bangladesh's refusal to play Tests in Pakistan

Pakistan coach Misbah-ul-Haq said that it would be hugely disappointing if Bangladesh did not go to play in Pakistan and emphasised that with the successful Test series at home against Sri Lanka, there are no excuses left for other teams to not tour Pakistan.

"It will be huge disappointment if Bangladesh doesn't come to Pakistan to play Test cricket," he said, adding that it is important for the country to play all home series at home grounds.

"There is no excuse not to visit Pakistan now, security is just a lame excuse, teams are now coming, even you're agreeing to play T20Is then why are you reluctant to play Test cricket? It will be great injustice to Pakistan.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have been in talks regarding the possible upcoming tour of Bangladesh for three T20Is and two Tests in Pakistan in January-February 2020. The PCB CEO Wasim Khan had informed this week that Bangladesh do not want to play Test matches in Pakistan. Misbah felt that not playing Tests at home is a disadvantage.

"If we don't play our Tests at home then we will be disadvantaged. We can't deprive our players of cricket at home grounds," Misbah said.

The head coach highlighted that the support one get by playing at home ground was unmatchable at any other venue and a team could not be deprived of such advantage.

"Home ground is obviously a major advantage. Abid Ali made a debut, Babar Azam scored hundreds, Shan Masood scored hundred, Azhar Ali regained his form, it's a good sign for all. The support you get at home is something you cannot get anywhere else.

"When a fast bowler is running up with crowd cheering for him, it automatically gives him energy to do well," Misbah highlighted