The Bangladesh Cricket Board, under President Aminul Islam Bulbul, recently met to discuss cricketing relations with India. They have formally communicated with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding upcoming bilateral tours and potential collaborations. The BCB had previously emailed the BCCI about bilateral tours and series, with India set to play Bangladesh in a series according to the ICC Future Tour Programme.
The Indian men’s team is expected to visit Bangladesh in September 2026 for a six-match white-ball series comprising three ODIs and three T20Is. Originally scheduled for August 2025, the tour was postponed due to scheduling and security concerns. The final itinerary for the tour is now pending confirmation between the two cricket boards after a proposal from the BCB to the BCCI.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had instructed IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman, who was auctioned for $1 million, from their 2026 squad. This decision faced criticism from the Bangladesh government and public. In response, the BCB requested relocating their team’s matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 from India to Sri Lanka, citing player security concerns.
Despite assessments, the ICC denied the relocation request, stating the absence of credible security threats for Bangladeshi players. Consequently, Bangladesh was replaced by Scotland in the T20 World Cup. The issue was later resolved, with the BCB averting a significant fine from the ICC and securing hosting rights for an ICC event in 2028. Additionally, Bangladesh initially banned the broadcast of IPL matches in the country, although the ban has since been lifted.
