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Bangladesh are set to return to England for a Test match after 17 years, with an invitation to play a one-off Test against the hosts at Lord’s. However, the Tigers could feature in two Tests during the tour, as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is in talks to arrange an additional match against Ireland before facing England.
A reliable BCB source said discussions over the proposed Ireland Test were at an advanced stage and nearing finalisation.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has already confirmed Bangladesh’s tour of England as part of the international schedule for 2027.
According to the schedule, the one-off Test between England and Bangladesh will be held at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London from May 28 to June 1.
It will be Bangladesh’s first Test appearance on English soil since 2010.
The Tigers are expected to arrive in England ahead of the Lord’s Test. According to the BCB source, the board is planning to arrange a Test match against Ireland in Chelmsford, along with a preparatory match.
Discussions are underway over the possible dates and other arrangements for the two matches. The schedule is expected to be finalised and officially announced soon.
The proposed Ireland Test could provide valuable preparation for Bangladesh ahead of the England challenge, giving the players an opportunity to adapt to English conditions and fine-tune their red-ball cricket.
Bangladesh last toured England for a bilateral series in 2010, when they lost both Tests in a two-match series.
During the opening Test at Lord’s, Tamim Iqbal scored a century, while Shahadat Hossain claimed a five-wicket haul. Both players earned places on the prestigious Lord’s Honours Boards for their performances.
