New Delhi: In a development that could lead to a thaw in the relationship between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Indian cricket board (BCCI) after a year of uncertainty, TOI understands that the two boards are working on an itinerary for India’s tour of Bangladesh in the first half of September.It has been learned that the BCCI is all set to postpone the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan to be held in Delhi to clear a window for a white-ball series in Bangladesh. The eventual nod for the series will come from the Indian government, but the boards want to make sure that everything is ready when the approval comes.India refused to visit Bangladesh last year due to diplomatic tensions which was followed by Bangladesh losing their place in the T20 World Cup in India later. Mustafizur Rahman he was kicked out of the IPL in January.TOI understands that the BCB has kept all its seats vacant since September 1, as it offers a few combinations for BCCI to choose for convenience. India’s Test tour of Sri Lanka is due to end on August 27. If the series against Afghanistan is postponed, it could open a two-week window in September.“BCB is also fine with the idea of ​​holding all the matches at one venue. Ideally they prefer three T20Is at one venue and three ODIs at another. Dhaka and Chattogram are the main venues. Playing just one format was also a possibility. The two boards discussed it on the sidelines of the recent ICC meeting in London. approval,” a BCCI source told TOI.The BCCI had informed the selectors about the Afghanistan series, but an official announcement of Afghanistan hosting India in Delhi was delayed for this reason. It is now known that preparations for that series have been postponed. IPL president Arun Dhumal, responding to a question on the relationship with Bangladesh after the Mustafizur episode, had told TOI in May that the BCCI has decided to move away from the past and the board intends to build healthy relations with other member boards.
