Overview

• The BCCI has not confirmed the six-match limited-overs tour and is waiting for Indian government approval before green-lighting the August dates.
• BCB president Aminul Islam described discussions with the BCCI as positive and said boards will explore alternate windows if the original schedule cannot proceed.
• The planned itinerary under the ICC Future Tours Programme includes three ODIs on August 17, 20 and 23 and T20Is on August 26, 29 and 31 in Mirpur and Chattogram.
• Ongoing political unrest in Bangladesh since mid-2024 has affected diplomatic clearances and raised concerns over hosting the series as scheduled.
• The tour would mark the ODI return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after their retirements from Test cricket, though their comeback now hinges on final approval.