India's Tour of Bangladesh Likely to be Postponed Again
The Indian cricket team's tour of Bangladesh, scheduled for September, may be postponed again due to ongoing discussions between the two boards.
The Indian cricket team's tour of Bangladesh has been plagued by uncertainty, with the latest reports suggesting that it may be postponed again. The team was initially scheduled to tour Bangladesh in August 2025, but it was postponed due to political tensions and logistics-related issues. The tour was then rescheduled for September 2026, but it appears that it may be delayed once more.
Background to the Tour
The cricketing relations between India and Bangladesh have been strained in recent times, with several ups and downs. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have not seen eye to eye on several issues, which has led to the postponement of the tour. The BCB had confirmed the tour in January, which would include three ODIs and three T20Is in Dhaka and Chattogram.
The BCB head, Tamim Iqbal, recently hinted that the tour may be postponed, citing ongoing discussions between the two boards. With only a couple of weeks left until the scheduled 1st ODI on September 3, there is a high chance that the tour will be postponed yet again. The BCB has announced an age-group tournament to be played between August 28 and September 9 at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, which may be shifted to accommodate the Indian team's tour.
Recent Developments
The relations between the two countries soured earlier this year when the Kolkata Knight Riders released Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman ahead of IPL 2026. The Aminul Islam-led BCB refused to tour India for the 2026 T20 World Cup, but the relationship improved somewhat when Tamim engaged with the BCB and terms were worked out between the two boards. Tamim's visit to the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru earlier this month was seen as a positive step towards improving relations between the two boards.
Tour Schedule
The tour schedule for India's tour of Bangladesh is as follows:
| Category | Number of Matches | Scheduled Dates |
|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 3 | September 2026 |
| T20Is | 3 | September 2026 |
The exact dates for the tour are yet to be confirmed, and it remains to be seen whether the tour will go ahead as scheduled. The BCCI and BCB are still in discussions, and a final decision is expected to be made soon.
