This will be Afghanistan’s third tour of the country. On the first tour in 2016, they managed to win an ODI in Mirpur. On their next trip, they won a historic Test match at Chittagong. They will be hoping to round off this trip with series wins in ODIs and T20Is.

The series will also be important from the perspective of the ODI Super League. Bangladesh have 80 points from 12 contests in the league, while Afghanistan have 60 points from six games. Both sides would look at the three-match ODI series as an opportunity to gain more points and strengthen their position in the league to ensure direct qualification for the 2023 World Cup in India.

Afghanistan have sent a full-strength squad for this tour. Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead the side in ODIs, while Mohammad Nabi will lead the team in T20Is.

Earlier it was reported that several members of the Afghanistan squad had tested positive for Covid-19 in Bangladesh. The squad underwent 48 hours isolation period, and all the players returned negative tests in recent tests.

Ban vs Afg 2022 schedule: Full list of fixtures

*All times are as per BST (Bangladesh Standard Time)

All the ODIs will take place in Chittagong, while both the T20Is will be played at Mirpur.

ODIs

Match number 1, February 23: Bangladesh v Afghanistan, Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong. (11 am)
Match number 2, February 25: Bangladesh v Afghanistan, Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong. (11 am)
Match number 3, February 28: Bangladesh v Afghanistan, Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong. (11 am)

T20Is

Match number 1, March 3: Bangladesh v Afghanistan, Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. (3 pm)
Match number 2, March 5: Bangladesh v Afghanistan, Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. (3 pm)