The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is actively evaluating the possibility of a bilateral cricket series against Nepal. Officials confirmed on Saturday, September 12, that they have received a formal invitation from the Nepal Cricket Association to compete on their home soil. Shahriar Nafees, the BCB’s cricket operations in-charge, described the board’s stance on the proposal as highly positive.
Nafees noted that while the current Future Tours Programme (FTP) is densely packed, the board is working to identify a viable window within the existing cycle, which runs through 2027. Discussions between the two cricket boards are ongoing, and the BCB intends to provide a definitive update once a clear path forward is established. The board remains committed to exploring the feasibility of the series, provided that scheduling conflicts can be resolved.
In addition to future planning, the BCB is managing immediate preparations for upcoming international commitments. On September 13, the Bangladesh squad slated for the Asian Games will begin a specialized skills-based training phase. Simultaneously, players not involved in the Asian Games have already commenced a conditioning camp to prepare for the upcoming series against Afghanistan.
Regarding the Afghanistan tour, which will feature Test and ODI matches, Nafees confirmed that the team will travel to the United Arab Emirates. While the Afghanistan Cricket Board holds the responsibility of finalizing the specific venues, the BCB expects confirmation within the coming week. Potential host sites include Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Sharjah, given the limited number of international-standard venues available in the region.
The board’s long-term strategy relies on proactive scheduling, with practice sessions and logistical planning often finalized a year in advance. According to Nafees, the roadmap for 2026 was established in 2025, and similar projections for 2027 are scheduled for completion in 2026. This systematic approach allows the board to maintain a structured training environment, with fine-tuning applied as specific match details and format changes arise. The report also notes that hopefully this series can take place,” he said, if everything goes well. The report also notes that and we are looking at it very positively,” he said, but I can confirm this much: there has been communication from the Nepal Cricket Association. The report also notes that the decision was taken after the Nepal Cricket Association invited Bangladesh to play a series against them at their own backyard. The report also notes that because we know that our FTP is very packed, even then, if we can positively choose a convenient time within this cycle, we are trying to do that, if everything matches properly. The report also notes that or when we reach a position where we can say whether it is happening or not, then we will be able to inform you in due time, when it reaches a stage where it is possible to say something. The report also notes that “This camp will continue until we leave for the UAE.
