India Postpones Bangladesh Tour, Requests Venue Change for ACC Meeting in Dhaka

India has officially postponed its scheduled white-ball tour to Bangladesh, citing security concerns. The tour, initially set for August this year, included three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three T20 Internationals. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has informed that the series has been deferred until at least September 2026. Following the postponement, BCCI has also raised objections regarding the venue of the upcoming Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting, scheduled to be held in Dhaka on July 24. The Indian board has requested a change in venue and hinted at a potential withdrawal from the meeting if the request is not granted. Indian news outlet India Today, quoting internal sources, reported: "Given the current political climate and instability, a tour of Bangladesh is deemed unsuitable at this time. We have formally requested the ACC to relocate the meeting venue.

" The July 24 meeting is expected to finalize the schedule for this year’s Asia Cup, which is set to begin on September 5. The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan match is tentatively scheduled for September 7. This edition of the Asia Cup will be played in the T20 format, serving as a key preparatory event ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup in India in February 2026. With the Bangladesh tour postponed, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has offered to host India for a similar series consisting of three ODIs and three T20Is. According to Indian media,

BCCI has also received interest from another cricket board that currently has no scheduled international fixtures during that period. A source told India Today, "We have received a few proposals and are evaluating alternatives. Some boards have shown interest in hosting India during that window due to the lack of international commitments."The developments indicate not only shifting schedules but also the potential for broader diplomatic implications involving cricketing relations in the region.