Bangladesh hope to resolve deadlock with India, talks held to organise series
Bangladesh remains hopeful of organising a bilateral cricket series with India, following ministerial dialogues held between the two countries. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has reportedly discussed the possibility with the Indian High Commissioner, aiming to break the impasse that has prevented the series from taking place since the July Uprising in 2025.
The original plan included three ODIs and ODIs in Bangladesh, but the series was postponed due to escalating geopolitical tensions following the uprising which forced then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee to India. Under the interim government of Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh even boycotted Bangladesh's participation in this year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup held in India, replacing their team with Scotland.
The Indian Premier League also saw Kolkata Knight Riders release Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman. Despite these challenges, talks are ongoing to organize a series, with the possibility of six matches, a mix of ODIs and T20Is, scheduled between late August and 14 September. The Indian team is currently in Sri Lanka for a Test series, concluding on August 27, while their next fixture is against West Indies from September 27.
Historically, India last toured Bangladesh in 2022, winning the Test series but losing the ODI series 2-1.
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