India’s scheduled white-ball tour of Bangladesh, originally set for August 2025, has been officially postponed to September 2026 following a joint decision by the BCCI and the Bangladesh Cricket Board. The series, which was to include three ODIs and three T20Is, will now be rescheduled with revised fixtures and venues announced closer to the new dates.
The boards cited a packed international calendar as the primary reason for the change. India’s commitments during the same period, including the Asia Cup and preparation for the World Test Championship cycle, left limited room for the tour to proceed as planned. Moving the series to the following year ensures both teams have a clear window to prepare adequately and deliver a competitive contest.
Behind the scheduling reasons, political considerations are believed to have played a role. Bangladesh has faced ongoing political tensions since late 2024, and security concerns reportedly factored into the decision. By postponing the tour to 2026, the boards are banking on more stable conditions for hosting high-profile matches, as well as ensuring the safety of players and fans alike.
The delay comes as a blow to the Bangladesh Cricket Board financially, as tours involving India typically generate significant revenue through broadcasting rights, ticket sales, and sponsorship deals. With the postponement, Bangladesh loses the chance to host one of the biggest draws in world cricket during the 2025 season. For India, the shift provides breathing room in an increasingly crowded fixture list, reducing the risk of player burnout ahead of other major international assignments.
This series is part of the ICC Future Tours Programme, meaning the fixtures will be retained rather than canceled. The tour is now expected to take place in September 2026, with both boards working to finalize dates and venues that fit the revised calendar. The rescheduled matches will retain the original format of three ODIs followed by three T20Is, serving as preparation for future ICC tournaments.
For players on both sides, the postponement has mixed implications. Veteran Indian stars such as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who were expected to feature in what might have been their last tour of Bangladesh, will now face uncertainty over their availability depending on form and fitness in 2026. For Bangladesh, the younger generation will have to wait another year to test themselves against one of the strongest white-ball teams in world cricket under home conditions.
The delay underscores the challenges cricket boards face in balancing packed schedules, commercial considerations, and external factors like political stability. While fans will be disappointed to wait an extra year for the series, both boards are framing the move as a necessary step to ensure the quality and safety of the matches when they finally take place.
With the second half of 2026 now earmarked for the tour, attention will shift to how both teams manage their calendars to accommodate the rescheduled series and maintain momentum heading into a busy international cycle.