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India-Bangladesh white-ball series likely in January 2027
The white-ball cricket series between India and Bangladesh is now expected to be rescheduled for January next year, with the BCCI and the Indian government still in discussion. The Bangladesh Cricket Board…
The white-ball cricket series between India and Bangladesh is now expected to be rescheduled for January next year, with the BCCI and the Indian government still in discussion. The Bangladesh Cricket Board is seeking a window at the start of 2027, as the originally proposed September 2026 schedule remains uncertain.
India were originally scheduled to tour Bangladesh in August 2025, then deferred to September 2026. The BCB had announced three ODIs and three T20Is across Dhaka and Chattogram, but the BCCI has yet to make an official announcement.
Relations between the two boards had deteriorated after Kolkata Knight Riders released Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL squad and Bangladesh withdrew from the T20 World Cup co-hosted by India. Ties have improved since Tamim Iqbal became BCB president. Bangladesh's State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque said sports diplomacy would play a key role in normalising relations.
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The BCCI requires government clearance for bilateral series with Bangladesh due to political sensitivities, a standard protocol for Pakistan as well. The proposed January window falls during India's domestic season, so the BCCI will need to juggle the home Test series against England and the IPL. For the BCB, hosting India is critical for revenue: a full bilateral tour brings in roughly Rs 50-70 crore from broadcast and sponsorship. Tamim Iqbal's visit to the BCCI centre of excellence signals a reset, but the September window was lost because the Indian government did not approve it. The next signal will be whether the BCCI includes the tour in its international calendar when it releases the 2027 schedule, likely by November 2026.
Source: rediff.com
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