Overview

• India’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh has been deferred to September 2026 after diplomatic tensions and a packed Future Tours Programme made the original window unviable.
• Sri Lanka Cricket has formally proposed hosting a six-match series in mid-August featuring three ODIs and three T20Is.
• The vacant August slot opened after the Lanka Premier League was postponed and precedes Sri Lanka’s Zimbabwe tour starting August 29.
• Negotiations remain unofficial as both boards await final logistics and broadcast arrangements.
• Final approval hinges on Asia Cup 2025 scheduling, with government clearance still pending.