India's white-ball tour of Bangladesh pushed back to 2026; find out why
'The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have mutually agreed to defer the white-ball series, three ODIs and three Twenty20 Internationals, between Bangladesh and India in August 2025 to September 2026. This decision has been reached following discussions between the two Boards, taking into account the international cricketing commitments and scheduling convenience of both teams,' a BCCI release stated.
'The BCB looks forward to welcoming India in September 2026 for this eagerly anticipated series. Revised dates and fixtures for the tour will be announced in due course,' it added.
India's home season is slated to begin in October, with the Asia Cup T20 tournament and two Tests against West Indies in October. They will also travel to Australia for three ODIs and five T20Is in October-November before finishing the 2025 season with an all-format home series against South Africa.
Last year, India ended their 2024 calendar year with a bag of mixed results across formats with the T20I team shining the brightest. India lifted the T20 World Cup in June and finished with a commanding record of 22 wins from 26 matches. In their only ODI series of the year in Sri Lanka, India suffered a 2-1 defeat before finishing their Test season with eight wins, six losses and a draw in 15 matches.
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