Bangladesh, India seek new date for delayed cricket series

Bangladesh and India are working to reschedule their delayed white-ball cricket series. The series, which was originally set for August 2025, was disrupted due to strained political relations between the two countries. According to Bangladesh Cricket Board president Tamim Iqbal, both boards are committed to finding a new date.

The series was initially supposed to feature three ODIs and three T20 matches in Bangladesh. Although the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suggested playing the series in September, there is no indication that it will happen soon. Tamim Iqbal expressed optimism about arranging the series, stating that both boards have positive intentions and are exploring available windows.

The political tensions between Bangladesh and India have been ongoing since 2024, when a mass uprising in Bangladesh led to the ousting of then-prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India. The two countries have had limited cricketing exchanges since then, with Bangladesh refusing to send a team to India for the T20 World Cup in February due to security concerns.

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