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The national cricket team Monday visited the Chelmsford cricket ground, the venue where Bangladesh will make their maiden appearance in the World Cup in their group B opener against New Zealand on May 17.

According to a fax message received here yesterday from manager Tanveer Muzhar Islam, the venue has a capacity of a maximum of four thousand spectators.

After returning from Chelmsford, the Bangladesh cricketers had a full practice session yesterday at the Shenley Cricket Club ground, which is owned the famous Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).

Bangladesh, who are now staying at the Jarvis International Hotel, Watford, will practise in the same ground till their official schedule begins from May 3. During this period, Bangladesh are likely to play some unofficial practice matches.

Bangladesh will play their first official practice match against Essex County Club on May 8. The other two official practice matches against Middlesex and Northamptonshire are scheduled for May 10 and 12.