Potential Postponement of India's Tour to Bangladesh: BCB President's Insights

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president, Tamim Iqbal, has indicated that India's scheduled tour of Bangladesh may face another postponement. Discussions between the BCB and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are ongoing, with uncertainty surrounding the series set to begin on September 3. Tamim hinted at possible changes to the schedule during a press conference where he announced an upcoming age-group tournament. Relations between the two cricket boards have improved recently, following Tamim's visit to India. Read on for more insights into this developing story.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 20, 2026, 23:20 IST

BCB President Discusses India's Tour Uncertainty

Tamim Iqbal, the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), has suggested that the upcoming tour of India to Bangladesh might face another delay. He mentioned that discussions are ongoing between the BCB and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding the series, as reported by Cricinfo.

Initially, India was set to visit Bangladesh in August of the previous year, but the series was postponed to September 2026. In January, the BCB confirmed that India would compete in three ODIs and three T20Is in Dhaka and Chattogram. However, the BCCI has yet to issue any formal statement about the tour. With the first ODI approaching on September 3, just two weeks away, there remains uncertainty about the series proceeding as scheduled.

BCB President Hints at Possible Schedule Adjustments

During a press conference in Dhaka, Tamim unveiled the Game Development Trophy, an age-group tournament, and shared the schedule, which includes matches at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium from August 28 to September 9. When questioned about whether this tournament's schedule implied that India would not visit Bangladesh, Tamim indicated that there might be a 'slight change' in the schedule, suggesting a potential adjustment to India's tour dates. He stated, 'Both boards remain in discussion about the India series. The dates may be shifted here or there. This tournament is being held in Mirpur but it can be shifted to the Basundhara ground in two minutes. If the India series is locked and fixed, we will schedule it accordingly.'

Improving Relations Between BCCI and BCB

After the BCB announced the tour in January, relations between the two cricket boards soured further when Kolkata Knight Riders withdrew Bangladesh all-rounder Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL. Consequently, the BCB, led by Aminul Islam, opted not to send its team to the T20 World Cup co-hosted by India. However, relations have started to improve following Tamim's recent visit to India, where he toured the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.