Tamim Iqbal optimistic about India's 2026 cricket tour to Bangladesh
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 8:48 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Board president Tamim Iqbal expressed hope for India's planned tour to Bangladesh in September 2026, which consists of three ODIs and three T20Is. Discussions with the Board of Control for Cricket in India are ongoing, but uncertainties remain. Tamim emphasized that Bangladesh is a safe country and acknowledged challenges surrounding future bilateral engagements. Historical context includes India's last visit in 2022, when they won a two-match Test series 2-0. The decision on the series is expected soon as positive discussions continue.
- •Tamim Iqbal is in talks with BCCI about the September 2026 series.
- •Bangladesh last hosted India in a Test series in 2022, losing 0-2.
- •Tamim regards Bangladesh as a safe country for international cricket.
- •Discussions about the series are ongoing, with optimism from BCB.
- •Final decision on the tour is expected soon following positive talks.
- 8:48 AMYahoo Sports — 'Bangladesh extremely safe country': BCB president Tamim Iqbal on India's Bangladesh tour in 2026
"Bangladesh Cricket Board president Tamim Iqbal remains hopeful for India's tour. India last toured Bangladesh in 2022 for a two-match Test series, where they registered a 2-0 clean sweep. The BCB president admitted that while he is working towards bringing India to Bangladesh, there are certain matters that are beyond his control.
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