Archive · 27 Aug 2026
India-Bangladesh White-Ball Series May Shift To January Window
India and Bangladesh were supposed to play six cricket matches in August.
The matches include three one-day games and three shorter T20 games.
The tour is now uncertain because relations between the two cricket boards became strained.
Bangladesh is asking whether the matches can happen early next year instead.
January is one possible time being discussed.
India's cricket board has not officially confirmed a new schedule.
Talks between the boards and the government are still happening.
Relations reportedly began improving after Tamim visited India earlier this month.
The India-Bangladesh tour was originally scheduled for August, featuring three ODIs and three T20Is.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board is seeking a new window at the beginning of next year, with January under consideration.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has not announced any confirmed change to the tour.
Discussions between the Bangladesh Cricket Board, the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the government are continuing.
Relations deteriorated after Mustafizur Rahman was released from Kolkata Knight Riders before IPL 2026, after which Bangladesh withdrew from the T20 World Cup.
- Who
- The Bangladesh Cricket Board and the Board of Control for Cricket in India are discussing the tour, involving the India and Bangladesh teams.
- What
- A planned series of three ODIs and three T20Is may be postponed from August to January next year.
- When
- The series was planned for August; January at the beginning of next year is now being considered.
- Where
- The tour is scheduled to take place in Bangladesh.
- Why
- Scheduling uncertainty followed strained relations between the two countries and cricket boards.
- Original schedule
- Three ODIs and three T20Is in August
- Possible new window
- January at the beginning of next year
- Current status
- No official announcement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Discussions
- The Bangladesh Cricket Board, the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the government are involved in ongoing talks
- Relationship development
- Tamim visited India earlier this month and reportedly toured the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru
- Recent dispute
- The Bangladesh Cricket Board withdrew from the T20 World Cup after Mustafizur Rahman was released from Kolkata Knight Riders before IPL 2026