The white-ball series between Bangladesh and India has been deferred to September 2026 from August 2025 upon mutual agreement, confirmed the corresponding cricket boards on Saturday.听
鈥楾his decision has been reached following discussions between the two boards, taking into account the international cricketing commitments and scheduling convenience of both teams,鈥� a press release read.听
However, no particular reasons were given in either press release issued by the Bangladesh Cricket Board or the Board of Control for Cricket in India.听
鈥楾he 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,鈥� said the BCB.听
It was learnt that India might be hesitant to tour Bangladesh due to the recent political changes in the country.
The uncertainty follows recent diplomatic tensions between Dhaka and New Delhi after Bangladesh鈥檚 mass uprising toppled then-prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024.
The ruling party of India, the BJP, was closely tied with the Awami League.
Earlier, the president of the BCB, Aminul Islam, said that the discussion was going on between the BCB and BCCI regarding the matter.听
Then a director of the BCB on Wednesday said that the BCCI asked to defer the series.听
鈥楢ll they have said is that they have some problems at the moment. But they haven鈥檛 raised any concern. They [BCCI] have stated that they are currently unable to manage the situation鈥�, said Ifterkhar Rahman, the chairman of the media and communication of the BCB, earlier.听
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