Bangladesh to Play a Test Against Ireland Before England Tour

The Bangladesh cricket team may play a Test match against Ireland ahead of their tour of England in 2027. Plans are also in place to organize a warm-up match alongside this potential Test in Chelmsford, Ireland. However, the dates for these matches have not yet been finalized.

According to the 2027 schedule released by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Bangladesh is set to play a lone Test match against England at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, running from May 28 to June 1.

The 'Tigers' are set to play a Test match on English soil after a long gap of 17 years; their last visit to the country for a bilateral series was in 2010.
Schedule for Ireland Tour Yet to be Finalized
citing a source within the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), indicates that there are plans to hold one Test match and one warm-up match in Chelmsford, Ireland, prior to the Test against England. An official schedule has not yet been released, though the source noted that the details of the tour could be finalized soon.

It is worth noting that, to date, Bangladesh has only played Test cricket on English soil on two occasions—first in 2005 and subsequently in 2010.

During the 2010 tour, Tamim Iqbal delivered an outstanding performance with the bat, garnering significant attention by scoring two centuries. He currently serves as the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).