Should India tour Bangladesh this September?

[NameGoesHere]

The BCCI doesn’t have to take a decision now on whether we tour BD. Much will depend on relations between the two nations.

 

But given what happened with Bangladesh refusing to play in India, what are your recommendations and why? 
 

Yes or No answer sonly please.

 

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The India cricket team is scheduled to tour Bangladesh in September 2026 to play the Bangladesh cricket team. The tour will consist of three One Day International (ODI) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20I) matches. This would be the first-ever bilateral T20I series between two sides held in Bangladesh.

In January 2026, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed the fixtures for the tour, as a part of the 2026 home international season.

Indian cricket team in Bangladesh in 2025

 

Bangladesh India

Dates1 – 13 September 2026

One Day International series (X 3 games)

Twenty20 International series (X 2 games)

 

The series was scheduled to played in August 2025.However, in July 2025, the series was postponed to September 2026. In January 2026, BCB announced the new fixtures of the tour.

 

 

Edited February 20 by NameGoesHere
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[bsriharsha]

depends on what the incoming Bangladesh Govt does.

[NameGoesHere]

My opinion is we should not tour this September.

 

Reasoning:

 

First,  we should not forget that by refusing to play in India citing security, they offered a massive provocation.  

Second, we should let the full impact of “Your - decision -led -to - these consequences-so- enjoy”, play out for present BD and BCB management.

BCB still has not suffered to the extent they should.

 

Third, they did it in tandem with enemy Pakistan.  That too is unforgivable. 

 

Fourth, let their new found brothers Pakistan tour them instead.

 

Also don’t say we’re not coming  ever. Just utter vague messaging postponing the tour to an unspecified future.  Keep the promise of a tour, but fulfil it only 2 or so years from once they suffer the full consequences, and also make amends. 

[Gollum]

They tried to sabotage our tournament, we have to extract a heavy price. No bilateral cricket with that country for next few ftp cycles, not just this. Announce it loud and clear. 

[bsriharsha]

I think it depends on the steps the new government takes to stop the murder of hindus and minorities there. This is more political rather than something on whether Bangladesh tried to destabilize our tournament. 

Let's see what the political moves are by the incoming government. Let the Indian government have talks regarding the issues between both the countries. Also some leeway from them regarding the Hasina affair. Then the government can look at confidence building measures(Out of which cricket is certainly one). 

We don't have to take the decision just yet. But Salo ko aukat mein rakhna to hai pehle. 

 

[Manucrick]

Don't go to Bangladesh it’s a sh*thole. Even Pakistan is safer than Bangladesh for Indian cricket players

[Lone Wolf]

Depends on the new government policies.

If they stop their anti India rhetoric only then it makes sense.

[jf1gp_1]

If situation improves. Current govt takes meaningful steps towards safeguarding interest of minorities then yes.

[bsriharsha]

Voted yes with conditions which I've already mentioned before.

[Gollum]

5 hours ago, Lone Wolf said:

Depends on the new government policies.

If they stop their anti India rhetoric only then it makes sense.

Then what is the punishment for their sabotage attempt in this WC? They joined hands with Pak to blackmail India, we let them walk away scot free? Nah, no tour for next 10 years, we can reevaluate after that. 

[Gollum]

BNP is as anti-India as it gets. Host many Pak and NE terror groups whenever they are in power. Just that compared to Jamaat, they may appear the better option. But actually, BNP is much more sinister than the mullahs. 

[cowboysfan]

absolutely not,infact cut off all ties to them.

[Lord]

No. They should have consequences of pullout drama

 

We can invite Nepal in that window. Full crowds guaranteed

Edited February 20 by Lord

[RajBan]

We must absolutely as long as there is no security issues and BD government is ready to engage in a constructive manner.

 

But we must also ensure that for the 2026 FTP schedule Team India only constitutes u19 players - Vaibhav, Mhatre, George, Kundu et all. We need to give them some exposure and this can be a handy opportunity for them.

 

Question is can BCCI show their writ  by not including Kohli, Rohit, Gill, Pandya, Sharma, Bumrah, Surya, Siraj etc. Or will they bend over at the first call from their corporate sponsors?

[vvvslaxman]

No. I never liked India going to Bangladesh even before this. 

[IndianRenegade]

Yes,. India doesn’t have Pakistan level enmity with BD, you have a new govt. In BD. There is a choice between one upping each other or establishing ties.
 

It could be emotionally satisfying to not travel, but you need to look at it from the long term perspective. India needs to secure its longest border with a foreign nation. To this end it should have good diplomatic relations with BD. 

Edited February 20 by IndianRenegade

[Ultimate_Game]

11 hours ago, Lone Wolf said:

Depends on the new government policies.

If they stop their anti India rhetoric only then it makes sense.

 

This! They got a new govt recently and no point in antagonizing them. If they're willing to work with India, go ahead. But send our A team as there's no point in sending the main players. Send folks like Suryavanshi, Jaiswal, Vipraj Nigam, Parag, Bishnoi etc. who're on fringes.

[Zero_Unit]

isnt the new gov trying to rectify what the previous idiot gov party did? I bet once that falls through, tour will go ahead. 

[Texy]

On 2/20/2026 at 7:24 AM, cowboysfan said:

absolutely not,infact cut off all ties to them.

 

 

Exactly... this ungrAteful pos country was threatening to take 7 sisters just few days back...  These miahs will strike like snakes they are as soon as they get the backing of their ummah brothers

[Texy]

On 2/20/2026 at 1:50 PM, IndianRenegade said:

Yes,. India doesn’t have Pakistan level enmity with BD, you have a new govt. In BD. There is a choice between one upping each other or establishing ties.
 

It could be emotionally satisfying to not travel, but you need to look at it from the long term perspective. India needs to secure its longest border with a foreign nation. To this end it should have good diplomatic relations with BD. 

INDIA DOESNT but that absolutely do NOT matter.. they see india as hindus aka kfirs only... their holy book tells them kfirs arethe real enemies of momins... n thats where the hate comes from its all about religion for them also same reason 99% have forgiven their ummah brothers for all atrocity committed 50 yrs ago.