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Mumbai: Are India set to play Bangladesh in a white-ball bilateral series in September, marking the resumption of cricketing ties between the two neighbouring nations?After almost a year of strained diplomatic and cricketing relations, ties between India and Bangladesh may finally be getting back on track, with the prospects of a six-match white-ball series—comprising three…

There has never been a Test match at Mackay, the venue for the second and final Test of the Bangladesh-Australia series. Even first-class cricket has been played only sparingly at the ground, with just five matches held there. 

Dhaka/New Delhi: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Tamim Iqbal remains optimistic about holding a long-pending home white-ball series against India, stating that both boards are actively working to find a suitable window within their tight schedules.

Bangladesh cricket great Shakib Al Hasan, an ally of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, said he is ready to return from a two-year exile, face trial on charges including murder and play a farewell series if the government guarantees his safety.Shakib, a former lawmaker for Hasina’s Awami League, has been living in the United States…

Shakib Al Hasan wants to return to Bangladesh if his safety is guaranteed.AI, verified by newsroom

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan, an ally of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, said he is ready to return from a two-year exile, face trial on charges including murder, and play a farewell series if the government guarantees his safety.

The much-awaited meeting between the Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) took place at the board premises yesterday, with cricketer Nasir Hossain saying afterwards that the players had been informed the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) would not take place this season.

byCricbuzz Staff•  Mortaza will hope the hosts will start their tri-series campaign on a winning note © AFP Mortaza will hope the hosts will start their tri-series campaign on a winning note ©AFP

Bangladesh’s nine-wicket victory over Australia at Marrara Oval in Darwin on August 16, 2026 triggered a wave of social media reaction, with Iceland Cricket seizing on the result to land a pointed jibe at England.

Outlook Sports Desk Updated on: 5 August 2026 2:49 pm Published at: 5 August 2026 2:18 pm