Cricket
Bangladesh national cricket team have postponed their Ireland tour, creating a major shift in their international calendar
The decision comes amid Bangladesh’s strong interest in hosting India for a white-ball series during the same window, creating a potential scheduling clash
India are expected to tour Bangladesh in late August, with ODIs and T20Is scheduled through September.
With no alternate dates available in 2026, the Ireland series has now been pushed to a later window, likely in 2027
Bangladesh are currently fighting to secure a top-8 spot in rankings to qualify directly for the ICC ODI World Cup 2027
If the India series faces delays, Bangladesh could run short of crucial ODI matches, making their World Cup qualification race even tougher