Did you say there is cricket overkill? Well, the folks at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) or the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) aren't listening. They have just announced a series of ODIs and T20s involving both the subcontinental rivals.

The series, which will happen in August, will feature three ODIs and three T20 Internationals (T20Is), marking the first time India will play T20Is in Bangladesh in a bilateral series.

The 1st ODI is on August 17, Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS), Mirpur, the 2nd ODI on August 20, SBNCS, Mirpur and the 3rd ODI on August 23, Bangladesh Sports School Field Level Multi-Regional Complex (BSSFLMRC), Chattogram

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The T20 series kicks off on August 26, BSSFLMRC, Chattogram, the 2nd T20I omn August 29, SBNCS, Mirpur and the 3rd T20I on August 31, SBNCS, Mirpur

The Indian team will arrive in Dhaka on August 13, giving it four days to acclimatise and prepare for the series. The last ODI series between the two teams in 2022 saw Bangladesh triumph 2-1, while India dominated the T20I series at home in 2024 with a 3-0 victory.

BCB Chief Executive Officer Nizam Uddin Chowdhury was quoted as saying: "This series promises to be one of the most exciting and anticipated events in our home calendar. India has set the benchmark in international cricket, and the cricket-loving millions in both countries are sure to enjoy this contest."

India has a packed 2025 schedule, as it travels to England shortly after the end of the IPL season. The Bangladesh series can be a preparation for the Asia Cup, which is likely to be played in September. For Bangladesh, hosting India in a bilateral T20I series for the first time showcases its growing stature in international cricket.

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