8 -  Sylhet Outer Ground, Sylhet

• Not a Test Venue

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Saturday, November 1, 2026 - After checking out of the Radisson Blu - Chattogram Bay View hotel in early morning, I flew back to Dhaka, then onto to Sylhet. To my surprise, the Bangladesh team was on the same flight to Dhaka. I first encountered Coach Phil Simmons while deboarding, after which I realized that the entire team was team was on board sitting not too far from me. We were also on the same shuttle bus back to the terminal. Phil and I had a nice chat, and I reminded him that I got him out caught and bowled in the first semi-professional West Indian league held in Jamaica in 1997.

 

When we got back to the terminal, I also saw Wasim Khan, the man responsible for my driver. He approached me an Phil and began chatting to Phil. However, neither of us recognized each other. I then went on to catch my connection to Sylhet. Upon arrival, I took an Uber and then arrived at the complex and was met by Venue Manager, Joydeep Das Sujok. We had a good chat and enjoyed some tea and biscuits. A first class match was in progress at the Outer field (the location of his office) so I watched some of that while checking out the ground.