India’s tour of Bangladesh and Asia Cup 2025 under serious doubt amid political flare-ups
Ongoing geopolitical tensions between India, Pakistan, and now Bangladesh are casting a dark cloud over the upcoming cricket fixtures in the sub-continent.
The Indian cricket team’s scheduled tour to Bangladesh in August for three ODIs and three T20Is is now in jeopardy, with sources suggesting the tour may be scrapped due to recent controversial political developments, reported timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
India may pull out of Bangladesh tour as tensions rise; Asia Cup 2025 also at risk.
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A retired Bangladeshi army officer, Maj Gen (Retd) ALM Fazlur Rahman, sparked outrage after he suggested Bangladesh occupy India’s northeastern states if India were to attack Pakistan
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He further proposed a joint military system with China, a suggestion that has been met with alarm in New Delhi.
Although unofficial, the remarks have stirred serious concerns, particularly given the officer’s reported proximity to Bangladesh’s interim government.
India’s foreign policy stance hardens after terror strike and inflammatory remarks
While the Indian government has yet to make an official announcement, sources confirm that a boycott of the Bangladesh tour is a strong possibility. Adding to the uncertainty is the Asia Cup 2025, set to follow the Bangladesh tour in September. Though scheduled at a neutral venue, no location has been finalized yet. Given the recent terror attack in Pahalgam and the escalating rhetoric from neighboring nations, India’s participation in the Asia Cup also hangs in the balance.
Without India, the tournament’s value diminishes significantly—especially given that India vs Pakistan remains the most anticipated fixture. A repeat of the 2023 hybrid model, where India played all its matches in Sri Lanka while other teams competed in Pakistan, appears less viable under current circumstances.
