The Indian men's cricket team's much-anticipated tour of Bangladesh, originally scheduled for August 2025, is now facing uncertainty amid growing geopolitical tensions in the region involving India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
The white-ball series was expected to feature three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
According to the original schedule announced last month by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) through a post on the social media platform X, the six-match series was to be played across two major venues in Bangladesh.
Four of the matches were slated for the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, while the remaining two were scheduled at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram.
However, Indian media outlets are now reporting that the tour is under serious reconsideration.
A source familiar with the situation remarked, “The tour is part of the calendar, but nothing is final yet.
There is a strong possibility that India may not tour Bangladesh for the ODIs and T20Is due to the current geopolitical climate.”
Despite the uncertainty surrounding India's visit, Bangladesh is moving forward with a packed international schedule.
The Tigers are set to play a two-match T20I series against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Sharjah on May 17 and 19.
Following the Sharjah matches, Bangladesh will embark on a five-match T20I series in Pakistan, scheduled from May 25 to June 3.
The matches will be hosted in Faisalabad and Lahore.
The team is expected to arrive in Pakistan on May 21 and will hold training sessions at the venue from May 22 to 24.
After the Pakistan tour, Bangladesh will travel to Sri Lanka for a comprehensive series including two Test matches, three ODIs, and two T20Is, further highlighting their growing presence in international cricket.