After the BCCI decision to postpone the Indian tour in Bangladesh scheduled for the next month, India Today learned that at least two cricket boards – including Sri Lanka – suggested a series of limited to fill in the gap.
India was originally ready to travel to Bangladesh in August for a three -capacity ODI and T20i series. But The series has now been postponed until September 2026. With this tour on Hold, Sri Lanka offered Cricket (SLC) to host the same series with three ODIs and three T20is.
This development could prepare the way to the return of former Indian captains Rohit Sharma and Virata Kohli – both who left the tests and T20is – to give an Indian jersey again.
Meanwhile, BCCI raised objections to the site for the upcoming Asian cricket council (ACC). BCCI, scheduled for July 24 at the bank in Bangladesh, has formally applied for a change in the place and may consider the withdrawal from the meeting if the venue remains unchanged.
“We have received several requirements and examine our possibilities. There are several boards that have no cricket tasks during this period and offered playing with India in this window,” said the best source in knowledge of development.
“For the prevailing circumstances and political shock in Bangladesh, it was not advisable to travel to the country. We officially informed ACC to move the next meeting instead of the next meeting,” added the source.
BCCI is likely to seek a government council
As for the upcoming Asia Cup, BCCI will be expected to look for the instructions of the Indian government as to whether it will continue with the UAE tournament.
According to the proposed schedule, the Asia Cup is to start September 5 with a high profile of India-Pakistan’s clash scheduled for September 7.
“The proposal for the Asia Cup, which is to be played in the UAE, has been developed before the attack of Pahalgam. The situation has changed since then, so whether the government is saying we are following,” said the highest source.
This year’s ASIA CUP will be played in T20 format and will serve as a preparation for the World Cup T20, which India will host at the beginning of next year.
The Indian government has recently approved a visa for the Pakistan hockey team to travel to India for the Fih World Cup.
Unlike cricket, hockey is an Olympic sport and any denies could lead to sanctions from the global management body of sport.
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Published:
Sabyasachi Chowdhury
Published on:
10th July 2025
