BCB eyes January 2027 window for India tour as government talks continue

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is targeting a January 2027 window to host India and has begun discussions with its government to secure the necessary approvals.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), however, has not made any official public announcement on the matter.

A social media post by senior journalist Vipul Kashyap has cited that the proposed tour has now been pushed back at least twice, with January 2027 being the most likeable time to have it held. The series was originally scheduled for August 2025 before being deferred to September 2026. BCB president Tamim Iqbal has confirmed that both boards remain in discussion and that dates could shift once again.

BCB had announced in January 2026 that India would play three ODIs and three T20Is across Dhaka and Chattogram. The first ODI of the September 2026 leg had been pencilled in for September 3, 2026, but that window now appears set to be missed as well. The exact reasons behind each postponement have not been officially stated by either board. However, it is certain that it happened owing to strained government ties.

Why has the India tour of Bangladesh been delayed again?

The series has accumulated a lengthy history of deferrals. It was first moved from August 2025 to September 2026, and reports now indicate that even the revised September 2026 schedule will not be met. Iqbal has acknowledged that discussions between the two boards are continuing and that the dates remain subject to further change.

BCB's current push for a January 2027 slot suggests that administrative and governmental clearances are still being worked through on the Bangladesh side. The BCCI has not publicly confirmed or rejected the proposed new window, leaving the tour's status uncertain. Whether government approval is required from the Bangladesh side, the Indian side or both has not been clarified in available reports.

What does India's January 2027 schedule look like?

India's home calendar in early 2027 is already occupied. Zimbabwe are scheduled to tour India from January 3 to January 9, 2027, while Australia are due to visit from January 21 through March 3, 2027. These commitments leave only a narrow gap in the first half of January 2027 for any outbound tour by India.

The exact dates BCB is proposing within January 2027 have not been specified in available reports. Whether the series could be accommodated in the brief window before Australia's tour begins, or whether broader schedule adjustments would be needed, remains unclear. A formal BCCI response to BCB's proposal is still awaited.