The home series of India against Bangladesh, scheduled for three ODIs and three T20Is in December 2025, is reportedly in jeopardy. The proposed tour is part of the ICC Future Tours Programme but seems to have been derailed by the recent growing political tensions in Bangladesh. The uncertainty comes amid a volatile situation in Dhaka after major developments involving the country’s political leadership.
What’s Behind the Tension Between India and Bangladesh?
Behind the postponement, a serious diplomatic chill forms the backdrop. The recent political upheaval in Bangladesh, including the sentencing of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, raised quite a few red flags. These developments added complexity to the cricketing ties between the two nations, with security and political stability being questioned more openly.
Meanwhile, reports suggest that the Bangladesh Cricket Board and the Board of Control for Cricket in India are in talks on rescheduling. The decision reportedly reflects not only diplomatic strain but also broader scheduling and security challenges.
Has the series between India & Bangladesh already been deferred once?
Yes, this is not the first setback in ties between India and Bangladesh cricket. A white-ball tour that was supposed to happen in Bangladesh was postponed earlier this year. The visit, comprising three ODIs and three T20s, would now be shifted to 2026 as both boards agreed upon “mutual understanding”, besides concerns over the law-and-order situation in Bangladesh. This delay was officially confirmed by both cricket boards.
What Will the Postponement Mean for India’s Women’s Team?
If deferred, this series would create a considerable void in India’s calendar. The December series had been slotted as an important assignment just ahead of the 2026 Women’s Premier League, providing players a competitive avenue ahead of the franchise competition.
For Bangladesh, the rescheduling could affect their preparation and international exposure as well. Delays affect the momentum they hoped to build in bilateral series, especially against a strong Indian side.
When might the Series be Rescheduled?
There’s no confirmation of new dates yet. The BCB and BCCI have reportedly mutually agreed on postponing the tour, though details remain fluid. Given the political climate in Bangladesh and talks between the boards, it could be pushed to early or mid-2026-a timeline that would allow both sides to navigate diplomatic and scheduling constraints.
Though the BCB have not issued any formal statement on revised venues or fixture dates, it’s understood that the two boards are looking at alternative windows.
What does it imply in the bigger context of India-Bangladesh cricket?
This is more than a scheduling hiccup; this could be the beginning of deeper cricketing fallout brought on by political instability.
Should bilateral cricket relations continue to suffer, this may have repercussions not only in women’s cricket but also in future men’s tours, ICC events preparation, and broader cricket diplomacy.
Both boards may have to strike a balance between cricketing priorities and geopolitical realities, given the stakes involved, and the outcome could reshape how both nations approach future series.
