The Indian cricket team’s impending tour of Bangladesh, which was scheduled to feature three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) from August 17 to 31, has reportedly been postponed indefinitely, Indian media outlets reported on Friday.
According to these reports, the delay stems from a directive issued by the Indian government to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), citing heightened political tensions between the two nations as the underlying reason.
Neither the BCCI nor the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially confirmed the postponement as of yet.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board had already commenced preparations for the series, including the sale of media rights, which have now been put on hold. Broadcasters were also informed that the series will not proceed as originally planned.
Despite these developments, both cricket boards have maintained a reserved stance. A BCB official, speaking to Indian media on condition of anonymity, stated: “The date for the India series hasn’t been fixed yet. They (the BCCI) said it’s difficult for them to come in August. This is part of the Future Tours Programme (FTP).”
On the Indian side, officials have been similarly non-committal. A BCCI source informed the media that a final decision is anticipated within a week and hinted that a joint statement from both boards regarding the tour’s status could be issued shortly.
Bangladesh is slated to play 49 home international matches in the cycle concluding in May 2027, comprising eight Tests (two each against Ireland, Pakistan, West Indies, and England), 20 ODIs, and 21 T20s.
