BCCI seeks Modi Government's approval for India's six-match Bangladesh tour, check full schedule

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to approach the Modi government for clearance for India’s proposed six-match white-ball tour of Bangladesh, according to reports. The series includes three ODIs and three T20Is and is currently scheduled to take place from August 29 to September 15.

The tour is still uncertain as the BCCI has not yet received the required government approval. The development comes amid improving cricketing ties between India and Bangladesh following a period of political tension between the two countries.

The series was originally scheduled for August 2025 but was postponed after the BCCI and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) agreed to move it to September 2026. With recent developments raising hopes of the tour going ahead, the BCCI is now expected to seek government clearance before confirming India’s participation.

Why the India-Bangladesh white-ball series needs government clearance

The India-Bangladesh white-ball series needs government clearance because the BCCI cannot take a final decision on the proposed tour on its own. According to the Indian Express, the board is expected to seek clarity from the Indian government before confirming India’s visit to Bangladesh.

According to some BCCI reports, the board will approach the government soon for permission and clarity on the tour. The source added that no final decision has been taken yet. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has reserved August 29 to September 15 for India’s visit, with three ODIs and three T20Is planned during the tour.

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The series was originally scheduled for August 2025 but was postponed after the BCCI and BCB agreed to move it to September 2026. Recent developments have raised hopes that the tour could go ahead, while BCB president Tamim Iqbal’s recent visit to India has also helped keep discussions around the series active.

Three ODIs, three T20Is — Here's the proposed September 2026 schedule

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has kept a window from August 29 to September 15 for India’s proposed white-ball tour. The revised schedule includes three ODIs on September 1, 3 and 6, followed by three T20Is on September 9, 12 and 13. The Indian team is expected to arrive in Bangladesh on August 28.

However, the tour is still subject to the Government of India’s guidance and clearance. The BCCI is expected to seek approval before making a final decision on India’s participation in the six-match series.

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The uncertainty comes after cricketing relations between India and Bangladesh faced tensions earlier this year. The situation worsened in January when the BCCI instructed Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad.

What happens next — Will the tour get the green light?

According to several media reports, the Indian government is expected to give the green signal for the Bangladesh tour. The BCCI is likely to get the required clearance soon, which could allow the six-match white-ball series to go ahead.

The August 29 to September 15 window has also given India another option. If the Bangladesh tour does not get government clearance, India could host Afghanistan for a three-match limited-overs series in New Delhi during the same period. However, the Afghanistan series would be postponed if India travel to Bangladesh.

The BCCI and BCB are working with a tight deadline to complete the tour arrangements. India are expected to leave for Bangladesh around August 28. India last toured Bangladesh in 2022, when Bangladesh won the three-match ODI series 2-1, while India won the two-match Test series 2-0. For now, the Bangladesh tour is expected to get the green signal after the government gives its final clearance.