The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal is hopeful that India’s proposed tour will take place sometime in the 2026-2027 season. Earlier in August, Tamim claimed that India’s tour of Bangladesh, consisting of three ODIs and as many T20Is, in September could be postponed again. On Monday, Iqbal confirmed that positive talks between the two boards are underway, indicating a possible window early next year. "All I can tell you is that both the cricket boards are in discussion," Tamim said. "It is a fruitful talk, and I am hopeful this will happen." &nbsp;Meanwhile, the BCB announced a proposed series between the two neighbouring countries on January 2 this year, only for major fallout a few days later to wipe out any possibility. Soon after, the IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) released Bangladeshi seamer Mustafizur Rahman amid political unrest and reports of attacks on minorities in Bangladesh during that time.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-cricket-lack-of-5-star-hotel-facilities-japan-1788177468377">Lack of 5-star room service plagues Asian Games cricket, official says</a> &nbsp;Irked by BCCI's decision, the BCB, in accordance with the interim government at that time, decided to withdraw its team from the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. While the ICC tried to convince Bangladesh that there was no potential threat to their travelling entourage in India, Bangladesh’s sports ministry insisted on sticking to their decision. As a result, Bangladesh forfeited the T20 World Cup, and Scotland replaced them in Group B. &nbsp;That episode, in particular, hurt the relations between the two cricketing boards, with the BCCI indicating it would not send its team to Bangladesh later this year for a scheduled white-ball series. The Indian cricket board agreed to play a three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in mid-September instead, completely crushing any chance of touring Bangladesh. &nbsp;Last month, the BCB chief flew to Bengaluru at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in his quest to revive the strained relationship between the two boards. Meanwhile, this India tour of Bangladesh was originally scheduled for August 2025 before being deferred to September 2026.&nbsp; &nbsp;The official announcement on the revised schedule hasn’t been made public yet.&nbsp;

BCB president Tamim Iqbal confirms positive talks with the BCCI to reschedule India’s postponed white-ball tour of Bangladesh for the 2026-27 season.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal is hopeful that India’s proposed tour will take place sometime in the 2026-2027 season. Earlier in August, Tamim claimed that India’s tour of Bangladesh, consisting of three ODIs and as many T20Is, in September could be postponed again. On Monday, Iqbal confirmed that positive talks between the two boards are underway, indicating a possible window early next year. "All I can tell you is that both the cricket boards are in discussion," Tamim said. "It is a fruitful talk, and I am hopeful this will happen." Meanwhile, the BCB announced a proposed series between the two neighbouring countries on January 2 this year, only for major fallout a few days later to wipe out any possibility. Soon after, the IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) released Bangladeshi seamer Mustafizur Rahman amid political unrest and reports of attacks on minorities in Bangladesh during that time. Also read| Lack of 5-star room service plagues Asian Games cricket, official says Irked by BCCI's decision, the BCB, in accordance with the interim government at that time, decided to withdraw its team from the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. While the ICC tried to convince Bangladesh that there was no potential threat to their travelling entourage in India, Bangladesh’s sports ministry insisted on sticking to their decision. As a result, Bangladesh forfeited the T20 World Cup, and Scotland replaced them in Group B. That episode, in particular, hurt the relations between the two cricketing boards, with the BCCI indicating it would not send its team to Bangladesh later this year for a scheduled white-ball series. The Indian cricket board agreed to play a three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in mid-September instead, completely crushing any chance of touring Bangladesh. Last month, the BCB chief flew to Bengaluru at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in his quest to revive the strained relationship between the two boards. Meanwhile, this India tour of Bangladesh was originally scheduled for August 2025 before being deferred to September 2026. The official announcement on the revised schedule hasn’t been made public yet.

BCB president Tamim Iqbal confirms positive talks with the BCCI to reschedule India’s postponed white-ball tour of Bangladesh for the 2026-27 season.

'Still Hopeful': BCB chief Tamim Iqbal breaks silence on India's proposed tour of Bangladesh

Former Bangladesh captain and dashing opener Tamim Iqbal has returned to his country’s cricket setup as the new BCB president after the Bangladesh government dissolved its cricket board over ‘gross irregularities’ in the board election last year. A five-member investigation committee recommended sweeping changes within the cricket board after looking into allegations levelled against BCB’s elections, won by Aminul Islam Bulbul, the country’s first Test centurion, who captained Bangladesh in their maiden World Cup appearance in 1999.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Tamim, 37, will be the youngest BCB president and lead an 11-member ad hoc committee, which is now required to hold an election within three months.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/david-warner-arrest-aussie-batting-hero-to-face-court-following-mid-range-drink-driving-arrest-in-maroubra-sydney-nsw-police-1775566511957">David Warner Charged: Aussie batting hero to face court following drink-driving arrest in Maroubra</a>&nbsp;"An independent committee under the National Sports Council has found gross irregularities in the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election held in 2025," Aminul Ehsan, director of sports at the government body, told reporters on Tuesday.&nbsp;The committee said that a "significant number of irregularities took place" during the BCB election in October, which was won by former national captain Aminul Islam Bulbul. He temporarily took over as the BCB president in March 2025 before being elected unopposed for a four-year term in October.&nbsp;However, Ehsan said a letter had been sent to the International Cricket Council "stating that a decision has been made to dissolve the BCB committee".&nbsp;Tamim scored more than 15,000 runs for Bangladesh in a career spanning 15 years, and remains the only Bangladeshi to score hundreds in all formats of international cricket.&nbsp;The decision to dissolve the board comes ahead of a "goodwill visit" to India by Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman to rebuild frosty diplomatic relations.&nbsp;Cricket, a sport beloved by both nations, added to bitter divisions after Bangladesh refused to take part in the World Cup in India in February, citing security concerns. Dhaka made that decision after Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was told to leave his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders, amid reports of communal tensions and online protests regarding the treatment of minorities, with Bangladesh saying the scale of the violence was exaggerated.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Bulbul was at the forefront of Bangladesh's decision not to play, saying at the time that "the dignity and security" of the country's cricketers was the board's priority.&nbsp;(With inputs from AFP)

Former captain Tamim Iqbal has been named the new BCB President after the Bangladesh government dissolved the board over 2025 election fraud. The move comes amid a diplomatic reset with India following a 2026 World Cup boycott.

Former Bangladesh captain and dashing opener Tamim Iqbal has returned to his country’s cricket setup as the new BCB president after the Bangladesh government dissolved its cricket board over ‘gross irregularities’ in the board election last year. A five-member investigation committee recommended sweeping changes within the cricket board after looking into allegations levelled against BCB’s elections, won by Aminul Islam Bulbul, the country’s first Test centurion, who captained Bangladesh in their maiden World Cup appearance in 1999. Meanwhile, Tamim, 37, will be the youngest BCB president and lead an 11-member ad hoc committee, which is now required to hold an election within three months. Also read | David Warner Charged: Aussie batting hero to face court following drink-driving arrest in Maroubra "An independent committee under the National Sports Council has found gross irregularities in the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election held in 2025," Aminul Ehsan, director of sports at the government body, told reporters on Tuesday. The committee said that a "significant number of irregularities took place" during the BCB election in October, which was won by former national captain Aminul Islam Bulbul. He temporarily took over as the BCB president in March 2025 before being elected unopposed for a four-year term in October. However, Ehsan said a letter had been sent to the International Cricket Council "stating that a decision has been made to dissolve the BCB committee". Tamim scored more than 15,000 runs for Bangladesh in a career spanning 15 years, and remains the only Bangladeshi to score hundreds in all formats of international cricket. The decision to dissolve the board comes ahead of a "goodwill visit" to India by Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman to rebuild frosty diplomatic relations. Cricket, a sport beloved by both nations, added to bitter divisions after Bangladesh refused to take part in the World Cup in India in February, citing security concerns. Dhaka made that decision after Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was told to leave his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders, amid reports of communal tensions and online protests regarding the treatment of minorities, with Bangladesh saying the scale of the violence was exaggerated. Meanwhile, Bulbul was at the forefront of Bangladesh's decision not to play, saying at the time that "the dignity and security" of the country's cricketers was the board's priority. (With inputs from AFP)

Former captain Tamim Iqbal has been named the new BCB President after the Bangladesh government dissolved the board over 2025 election fraud. The move comes amid a diplomatic reset with India following a 2026 World Cup boycott.

Tamim Iqbal takes charge of BCB after Bangladesh government dissolves board amid ‘gross irregularities’

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'Still Hopeful': BCB chief Tamim Iqbal breaks silence on India's proposed tour of Bangladesh

Tamim to chair BCB after government dissolves board amid ‘gross irregularities’