BCB Seeks Government Support to Keep India’s Bangladesh Tour on Track
BCB seeks government assurances to secure India's September 2026 Bangladesh tour as the BCCI awaits official clearance.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has stepped up efforts to ensure India’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh goes ahead as planned in September 2026. BCB President Tamim Iqbal has begun high-level discussions with the Bangladesh government to provide official assurances over the safety of the visiting Indian team.
Tamim, along with BCB Security Committee Chairman Sayeed Ibrahim, recently met Bangladesh’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shama Obaed Islam. During the meeting, the BCB requested the government to begin formal diplomatic communication with India, assuring that Bangladesh is fully prepared to host the series in a safe and secure environment.
The proposed tour includes six white-ball matches, three One Day Internationals and three T20 Internationals. It is an important bilateral assignment for both teams, but it is still awaiting final approval.
The series was originally scheduled for August 2025 but was postponed to September 2026 after mutual agreement between the BCB and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Political unrest in Bangladesh had affected the earlier schedule, leading both boards to delay the tour.
Even now, the tour has not been officially confirmed. The BCCI is waiting for clearance from the Government of India before giving the final approval, as the decision also depends on the diplomatic relationship between the two countries.
Speaking to reporters, Tamim said Bangladesh remains “an extremely safe country” and expressed confidence in the country’s ability to host international cricket. However, he acknowledged that the final decision on India’s visit involves geopolitical matters that are beyond the BCB’s control.
Despite the uncertainty, communication between the two cricket boards continues. The BCB has maintained regular email exchanges and positive discussions with the BCCI, hoping the required clearances will arrive in time for the September 2026 tour.
If approved, the six-match series will mark the return of bilateral white-ball cricket between India and Bangladesh and is expected to draw significant interest from fans across both nations.
