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BCB eye Ireland Test at Chelmsford in 2027

Headline via CricTracker · first report 11 Nov, 18:42 IST, latest 11 Nov, 18:42 IST

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First report11 Nov, 18:42 IST
Latest report11 Nov, 18:42 IST
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Bangladesh Cricket Board are hopeful of a one-off Test against Ireland at Chelmsford County Cricket Ground in 2027, pending formal confirmation from Cricket Ireland.

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