The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officially announced a comprehensive home international schedule for 2026, featuring India's white-ball tour in September. India is set to play three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) in Bangladesh, with the Indian team scheduled to arrive on August 28, 2026, and matches running from September 1 to September 13. This tour was previously postponed from August 2025. This significant cricketing announcement comes amidst a deepening controversy involving Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman. Mustafizur was acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, but the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) later instructed KKR to release him. The BCCI cited "recent developments" and "growing geopolitical tensions" between India and Bangladesh as reasons for his release, which was reportedly not based on cricketing merit. The decision to release Mustafizur sparked widespread criticism and protests in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh government responded by banning the broadcast of IPL 2026 matches in the country. Furthermore, the Bangladesh Cricket Board formally requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to relocate all of Bangladesh's matches for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, out of India due to security concerns. Despite being offered the opportunity to pursue legal action against KKR for his contract termination on non-sporting grounds, Mustafizur Rahman chose not to escalate the matter. The situation highlights the intersection of sports and diplomatic relations between the two nations.