Team India will be traveling to Bangladesh for the first time since 2015 for bilateral series which begins on December 4. The Men in Blue will play 3 ODIs, which will start the tour, and two Tests as well.

The three 50-over internationals will be played in at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka from December 4 onwards.

The first Test will be held at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram with the two teams returning to Dhaka for the second Test. Both Tests will be part of the ICC World Test Championship.

BCB President Nazmul Hassan said: “The Bangladesh-India matches in recent history have given us some epic contests and fans from both countries are eagerly waiting for another memorable series. I thank the Board of Control for Cricket in India for working closely with the BCB in confirming the schedule. We look forward to welcoming the Indian team to Bangladesh.”   

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BCCI’s Jay Shah said: “I extend my best wishes to the Bangladesh Cricket Board for the upcoming bilateral series featuring India. The India-Bangladesh contests generate tremendous interest among the fans thanks to the massive fan following the two teams enjoy. We know how passionate the fans in Bangladesh are and I am sure they will be treated to some exhilarating contests both in white-ball and red-ball cricket. With the crucial World Test Championship points at stake, the two Test matches are very important and both teams will go hard for the win.”

India’s tour to Bangladesh schedule:

Dec 4: 1^st ODI, Mirpur
Dec 7: 2^nd ODI, Mirpur
Dec 10: 3^rd ODI, Mirpur

14-18 Dec: 1^st Test, Chattogram
22-26 Dec: 2^nd Test, Mirpur

(BCB inputs)