He much-anticipated India tour of Bangladesh, scheduled from August 17 to 31, 2025, now finds itself under a cloud of uncertainty.
Cricket fans were eagerly waiting to see India’s top stars, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, make their ODI return, but fresh reports suggest the tour is yet to receive final clearance from Indian authorities.
Tour Faces Delays: BCCI Awaits Government Approval
According to the BCCI has not yet confirmed the tour despite it being listed in the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Future Tours Programme (FTP).
The delay is reportedly tied to pending government approvals, which have not been granted due to political sensitivities between India and Bangladesh.
While the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) remains hopeful, BCCI officials are maintaining a wait-and-watch approach. The BCB confirmed that they are in “professional and cooperative” talks with the BCCI, but no final word has been received.
Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli’s ODI Return On Hold
This tour was expected to mark the return of Indian stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to ODI cricket after stepping back from Test and T20I formats.
However, the uncertainty surrounding the series now means fans may need to wait longer to see the legendary duo back in action.
if the Bangladesh tour is eventually cancelled or postponed, the earliest Rohit and Kohli might return to international cricket would be during India’s ODI tour of Australia later this year.
🇮🇳 Political Tensions Add to the Cloud
Sources suggest that recent political developments and rising tensions between India and Bangladesh could be behind the government’s hesitation.
Cricket tours between countries often require diplomatic clearances, especially in sensitive cross-border scenarios.
What Was Scheduled?
- Tour Dates: August 17 to 31, 2025
- Matches: 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is
- Venues: Dhaka and Chattogram
This would have been Bangladesh’s first-ever bilateral T20I series against India on home soil, making it a historic event for Bangladesh cricket.
What’s Next?
- BCCI’s Decision Pending: The final call depends on the Indian government’s clearance.
- Possible Rescheduling: If cancelled, both boards may look for a new window in the packed cricket calendar.
- Player Impact: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s comeback to ODIs may now be pushed to the Australia tour.
