Bangladesh women's cricket tour of India postponed amid diplomatic tensions
What's the story
The Bangladesh women's cricket team's tour of India, which was scheduled for December, has been postponed. The series was supposed to feature three WODIs and as many WT20Is. A spokesperson from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed the news to ESPNcricinfo on Tuesday. The BCB received a letter from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informing them about the postponement. Notably, the white-ball series will be rescheduled at a later date.
Diplomatic impact
Political tensions likely influenced series postponement
While no official reason has been given for the postponement, it is widely believed that the ongoing political tensions between India and Bangladesh played a major role. This series was part of the ICC's future tours program. The matches were scheduled to take place in Kolkata and Cuttack, with ODIs starting a new cycle of the WODI Championship for both teams.
Past delays
BCCI's statement on previous postponement
Earlier this year, the India men's white-ball tour of Bangladesh was also postponed from August 2025 to September 2026. At that time, a BCCI statement had said the decision was made after discussions between both boards, considering international cricketing commitments and scheduling convenience. The BCB expressed anticipation for India's visit in September 2026 and promised the revised dates and fixtures would be announced later.