Bangladesh Cricket Teams Set for 2027 England Tours

• The Bangladesh men's cricket team will play a Test match at Lord's for the first time in 17 years, scheduled for May 28-June 1, 2027.
• The Bangladesh women's cricket team will tour England in September 2027 for a white-ball series consisting of three T20Is and three ODIs.
• The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the schedule, highlighting it as a significant development in bilateral cricket relations.

2027 Men's Test Match

• The sole Test match against England takes place at London’s Lord’s Cricket Ground, known as the 'Home of Cricket.'
• This appearance marks Bangladesh’s first Test in England since 2010.
• ECB CEO Richard Gould stated that the board is thrilled to host the team again for a home Test.

2027 Women's White-Ball Series

• The T20I series is scheduled as follows:
  • September 8: 1st T20I in Northampton
  • September 10: 2nd T20I in Taunton
  • September 12: 3rd T20I in Worcester
• The ODI series is scheduled as follows:
  • September 17: 1st ODI in Hove
  • September 21: 2nd ODI in Canterbury
  • September 24: 3rd ODI in Chelmsford

Implications

• The tour provides the men's team with a high-profile platform at an iconic venue to showcase their capabilities.
• The women's series is viewed as an important step for gender equity and inclusivity, allowing the team to gain essential experience against a top-tier opponent.