India and Bangladesh were supposed to play each other in a three-match ODI and T20I series in August-September. India were scheduled to take on Bangladesh in a three-match ODI and three-match T20I series in August-September 2026. However, following the recent tension between the two countries that resulted from Bangladesh's non-participation in the T20 World Cup earlier this year, there was uncertainty around this series. In between this, Afghanistan are now playing a three-match T20I series against India in Delhi from September 13, thus ruling out the possibility of the series against Bangladesh. However, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief and legendary former opener has opened up. Speaking to YouTube channel Not Out With Noman, Tamim Iqbal said that the series has not yet officially been called off, and both the BCCI and BCB are looking to find a solution and ensure that this series happens. “That it (India series) won't happen hasn't been decided yet,” Tamim said. “Still, let me give a quick piece of information. Both boards are very sincere that this thing happens. Both BCCI and BCB and we are looking at windows as well, which time what can be done. Roughly a date, around which we are also thinking whether it can be done at this time or not. If I saw the intention was negative, then today I wouldn't even have said this word to you, 'Let's see what happens, we're hopeful.' I wouldn't have even said this word. Intentions are very positive,” he added. Tamim Iqbal also said that the BCB and BCCI are constantly communicating regularly, and potential dates for a future series are being discussed. “There are certain things that are beyond our control. And I never want to cross that line as BCB president, okay? But intentions are good, we are continuously communicating. Dates are also being figured out, because Bangladesh is also busy, they are also busy. Bangladesh has three series in between. They also, India, BCCI stay very busy with their matches. But we are having a regular discussion regarding this,” the BCB president reassured. Shaunak Ghosh is a Senior Sports Correspondent at Timesnownews with over seven years of experience in print and digital journalism. He holds a postgra... View More