Bangladesh Cricket Board Unveils Exciting 2026 Home International Schedule

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has unveiled a comprehensive international cricket schedule for the 2026 season, including a much-anticipated series against India. The season will feature a mix of Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, with matches against several top teams. Notably, India's tour has been rescheduled to September 2026, following a previous postponement. This article provides an overview of the packed schedule, including details on other international fixtures and a recap of India's last visit to Bangladesh. Read on for all the exciting details!

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 2, 2026, 22:52 IST

Bangladesh's Upcoming International Cricket Calendar

On Friday, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) revealed an extensive home international schedule for the 2026 cricket season. Notably, India is expected to visit Bangladesh for a white-ball series during August and September 2026.

Details of the 2026 Home Season

The 2026 season will feature a total of four Test matches, 12 One Day Internationals (ODIs), and nine Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). Among these, India will play three ODIs and three T20Is against Bangladesh, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.

Rescheduling of India's Tour

Originally, India's tour was set for August 2025 but has now been postponed to September 2026. This change was made through a mutual agreement between the BCB and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) last year. The series will consist of three ODIs and three T20Is.

Review of India's Last Tour

India's most recent visit to Bangladesh occurred in 2024, where they played a three-match T20I series, winning all three games (3-0), followed by a two-match Test series, which they also won (2-0).

Comprehensive 2026 Home Season Overview

The home season for Bangladesh will kick off in March, following the men's T20 World Cup. Pakistan is scheduled to visit for a three-match ODI series and will return in May for a two-Test series. Additionally, New Zealand will tour in April and May for a complete white-ball series, including three ODIs and three T20Is. Australia is also set to arrive in June for a white-ball series featuring three ODIs and three T20Is. The season will wrap up with a two-Test series against the West Indies in October-November.