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India's 2026 Bangladesh Tour Headlines Packed BCB International Calendar

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has unveiled a packed 2026 international calendar, headlined by India's rescheduled white-ball tour in September. The itinerary also features Bangladesh hosting Pakistan, New Zealand, Australia, and the West Indies across all formats, including crucial World Test Championship matches. India's visit, originally set for 2025, was moved due to political unrest and will feature three ODIs and three T20Is. The schedule ensures a continuous flow of top-tier cricket in Bangladesh throughout the year.

Key Points: India's 2026 Bangladesh Tour in BCB's Full 2026 Schedule

  • India's tour moved to Sept 2026
  • Hosts Pak, NZ, Aus & WI
  • Packed WTC & white-ball schedule
  • Sri Lanka A team to visit
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India's white-ball tour of Bangladesh included in BCB's 2026 international games itinerary

BCB announces 2026 itinerary featuring India, Pakistan, Australia, NZ & WI. India's white-ball tour rescheduled to Sept 2026. Full schedule inside.

"The confirmed itinerary ensures a season full of international cricket in Bangladesh. - BCB Statement"

Dhaka, Jan 2

India men's white-ball tour of Bangladesh has been included in the Bangladesh Cricket Board's itinerary for international matches in 2026, said the BCB on Friday. Apart from India, the calendar features Bangladesh hosting Pakistan, New Zealand, Australia and the West Indies for bilateral series in all three formats.

"The confirmed itinerary ensures a season full of international cricket in Bangladesh, providing supporters across the country the opportunity to watch top-level cricket at home. Details of match venues will be announced in due course," said the BCB in its statement on Friday.

India's tour of Bangladesh was originally supposed to take place in August 2025, but was moved to September 2026 due to political unrest in the country. As per BCB's itinerary, India is scheduled to arrive in Bangladesh on August 28.

The ODI series will begin on September 1 with the first match, followed by the second game on September 3 and the third clash on September 6. The T20I series will commence on September 9, with the second match scheduled for September 12 and the finale game on September 13, following which the Indian team will return home.

Pakistan will arrive in Bangladesh on March 9 for a three-match ODI series to be held from March 12-16. New Zealand's white-ball tour of Bangladesh will kick off with three ODIs, starting April 17, and as many T20Is, beginning on April 27 and ending on May 2.

Pakistan will arrive in Bangladesh on May 4 to play two Tests as part of the ICC World Test Championship cycle. The first Test will be played from May 8-12 while the second game will happen from May 16-20. Australia's white-ball tour of Bangladesh begins on June 5 with three ODIs, before the three-match T20I series will be played from June 15-20.

After hosting India, Bangladesh will play a two-match Test series against West Indies, which also comes under WTC cycle. After a three-day warm-up match to be held from October 22-24, the first Test is slated to happen from October 28-November 1, while the second game will be played from November 5-9.

BCB added that the Sri Lanka 'A' team will also tour Bangladesh in May 2026 for a series against the hosts 'A' side, comprising two four-day matches and 50-over games.

- IANS

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Shreya B
As a cricket fan from Kolkata, I'm excited but also a bit disappointed. Why is the tour in September 2026? That's a two-year wait! The BCB should have tried to fit it in earlier. Still, a packed season for Bangladesh fans, lucky them!
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Aman W
Bangladesh hosting so many top teams is fantastic for cricket development in the region. India's tour will be the highlight, no doubt. The political situation delaying it is understandable – safety first. Hope the matches are in Dhaka and Chittagong!
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Priyanka N
Good planning by BCB. A full season of cricket at home is great for their local economy and fans. For us Indians, it's another away series to watch late at night! Hope the broadcast quality is good. The T20 series finale on a Sunday is perfect timing.
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David E
Interesting to see the FTP shaping up. Bangladesh becoming a consistent host for bilateral cricket is a positive sign. The India series, even if delayed, will draw massive viewership. The Test matches against Pak and WI as part of WTC are crucial too.
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Kavya N
So much cricket! But honestly, as an Indian fan, I'm only really waiting for the India series. Bangladesh pitches can be tricky, so it will be a good test for our new generation of players by 2026. Hope they include some young talent in the squad.

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