BCB eyes bilateral series against Nepal in 2027

BCB Eyes Bilateral Series with Nepal by 2027

• Invitation Received
  The Nepal Cricket Association has invited Bangladesh to play a bilateral series at their home ground.

• Current Status
  Discussions between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Nepal Cricket Association are underway. The BCB is working to fit the series into its packed fixture list, aiming to schedule it before the end of the 2027 cycle.

• Timeline

  • BCB will confirm a concrete date once negotiations reach a final stage.
  • The series is targeted for 2027, with planning for 2027 already beginning in 2026.

• Other Commitments

  • Asian Games Prep: Bangladesh will start training for the Asian Games on 13 September.
  • Afghanistan Series: Conditioning camps for players not involved in the Asian Games have begun. The Afghanistan series will feature Tests and ODIs; venues are likely to be in the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Sharjah) and will be confirmed next week.

• Key Points for Reporting

  • Highlight the strategic intent to expand Bangladesh’s international calendar.
  • Note the coordination with the Asian Games schedule and the Afghanistan series.
  • Emphasize that a definitive announcement will follow once the BCB and Nepal Cricket Association finalize details.