Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Bangladesh Hopes for India Cricket Tour in September
Bangladesh and India had a disagreement earlier this year about a cricket player named Mustafizur Rahman.
This caused Bangladesh to skip a big cricket tournament and postponed a cricket series between the two countries.
Now, Bangladesh wants to host India for a cricket series in September to fix their relationship.
Both countries are talking and hope that sports can help them get along better.
The series will have three One Day Internationals and three Twenty20 matches.
Bangladesh is also ready to make sure everything is safe and secure for the series.
Bangladesh hopes to host India for a cricket series in September to revive bilateral ties.
Relations were strained due to the Mustafizur Rahman controversy and Bangladesh's T20 World Cup boycott.
The series comprises three ODIs and three T20 Internationals.
The tour was originally scheduled for August 2025 but was rescheduled to September 2024.
Bangladesh's State Minister for Youth and Sports emphasized the importance of sports diplomacy.
- Who
- Bangladesh and India
- What
- Bangladesh hopes to host India for a cricket series in September to revive bilateral ties.
- When
- September 2024
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Why
- To normalize relations strained by the Mustafizur Rahman controversy and T20 World Cup boycott.
Bangladesh's Perspective
India's Perspective
Importance of Sports Diplomacy
Bangladesh's Perspective
Bangladesh views sports diplomacy as crucial for normalizing relations with India.
India's Perspective
India is engaged in discussions and awaiting the tour, indicating a willingness to participate.
Security Concerns
Bangladesh's Perspective
Bangladesh boycotted the T20 World Cup citing security concerns and is prepared to tighten security for the series.
India's Perspective
India has not publicly commented on security concerns but is engaged in discussions.
- Countries Involved
- India, Bangladesh
- Series Details
- Three ODIs and three T20 Internationals
- Original Schedule
- August 2025
- Rescheduled Date
- September 2024
- Media Rights Tender
- Floated on July 1, 2024
- Committees Formed
- To probe T20 World Cup withdrawal and examine diplomatic failure