Uncertainty over Bangladesh-Pakistan ODIs amid rising geopolitical tensions

Pakistan tour of Bangladesh, 2026

Bangladesh's upcoming home series is under a cloud of uncertainty amid rising geopolitical tensions. Pakistan are scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on March 9 for the ODI series, with all three matches set to be played at the Sher-e Bangla National Cricket Stadium on March 11, 13 and 15.

The series would mark Bangladesh's return to ODI cricket since their home series against West Indies in October last year. It will also serve as an ideal preparation for both sides ahead of the ODI World Cup next year, scheduled in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

"The ongoing regional tensions have made the tour uncertain, which, according to the insiders, would only proceed if the prevailing situation does not escalate travel risks or security concerns," Pakistan's media outlet Geo Super was quoted on March 1.

However, the BCB insisted that they have not received any official communication from their Pakistan counterparts regarding a possible postponement of the series.

BCB cricket operations chairman Nazmul Abedin said the board remains in the dark over any change of plans from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). "If this comes to a stage where they can't travel, then we cannot do anything. But so far we haven't received any correspondence from PCB in that regard," Nazmul told reporters on Monday adding that they are prepared to host the series as per schedule.