The Bangladesh national cricket team is set to tour England next year after a 17-year hiatus, expanding their fixture list beyond the initially scheduled standalone match against the hosts.

In addition to the historic Test against England at Lord's, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed a second Test match on English soil, where the Tigers will take on Ireland.

According to the revised itinerary, Bangladesh’s Test against Ireland will take place in Chelmsford.

The venue, home to Essex County Cricket Club, previously hosted a three-match ODI series between Bangladesh and Ireland in 2023, though it has yet to stage an official Test match.

To prepare for the two red-ball fixtures, Bangladesh will also play a three- or four-day warm-up match, extending the overall length of the tour.

Initially, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) had invited Bangladesh for a single Test match at Lord's.

While the BCB attempted to add One-Day Internationals (ODIs) to the schedule, those discussions did not materialize.

Subsequent negotiations with Cricket Ireland paved the way for adding the additional Test match to the leg.

Tour Breakdown & Context
17-Year Gap Ended: Bangladesh last played a Test match on English soil in 2010.

Prep Fixture Included: A multi-day warm-up match will precede the two Test fixtures.

England's Return Visit: Ahead of Bangladesh's tour to the UK, England will travel to Bangladesh to play a two-Test series.