Is IND vs BAN Series Cancelled After Afghanistan Tour Confirmation Dates?

The Bangladesh tour of India 2026 looks in danger after the series against Afghanistan is confirmed. The Indian cricket team was due to tour Bangladesh for a white-ball series in September but it is likely that this series won't happen now.

While this is not confirmed, the AFG vs IND series next month almost cancels the tour of Bangladesh. The Afghanistan Cricket Board confirmed the dates for the three-match series to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. Interestingly, Afghanistan will be the host team for this series despite being a touring side.

Is India vs Bangladesh Series Cancelled Now?

According to Cricbuzz, the Afghanistan vs India series announcement has ruled out the possibility of the white-ball series in Bangladesh in September. This is because the Bangladesh Cricket Board had earlier chosen September 1-13 to play the series against India.

Since the Afghanistan tour of India will be taking place on these dates, the IND vs BAN series 2026 is unlikely to happen now. Last year, India's tour of Bangladesh got cancelled due to worsening geopolitical relations between the two countries.

However, the series was due to be revived after a new government came into power in Bangladesh and the BCB was also revamped under the new president Tamim Iqbal. Now, it seems like the fans will have to wait further for this series to take place.

India vs Afghanistan Series 2026 Schedule

The IND vs AFG series dates will be September 13, 15, and 17. The ACB has revealed that the BCCI has already agreed to these dates, which means that the series will be played as per the schedule.

Both India and Afghanistan share a good relationship between each other, both in politics and sports. India have often allowed Afghanistan to play in their country as the host, showing the mutual respect between the two nations.

Afghanistan's growth over the years has been stupendous. In a short period of time, they have gone to become one of the best cricket teams in the world, a great example of their talent. As a result, this series will excite the fans from both nations.