Sports desk:

The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Thursday has announced the itinerary for India’s tour later this year which includes three one day internationals and two Test matches of the ICC World Test Championship cycle 2.

The Indian team will arrive in Dhaka on December 1 and this will be the first visit by them to Bangladesh since 2015.

The tour kicks off with the ODI series with all matches taking place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka on December 4, 7 and 10.

The first Test will be held at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram from December 14-18 with the two teams returning to Dhaka for the second Test starting on December 22.

‘The Bangladesh-India matches in recent history have given us some epic contests and fans from both countries are eagerly waiting for another memorable series. I thank the Board of Control for Cricket in India for working closely with the BCB in confirming the schedule. We look forward to welcoming the Indian team to Bangladesh,’ said BCB president Nazmul Hasan.

‘I extend my best wishes to the Bangladesh Cricket Board for the upcoming bilateral series featuring India. The India-Bangladesh contests generate tremendous interest among the fans thanks to the massive fan following the two teams enjoy,’ said BCCI honorary secretary Jay Shah.

‘We know how passionate the fans in Bangladesh are and I am sure they will be treated to some exhilarating contests both in white-ball and red-ball cricket. With the crucial World Test Championship points at stake, the two Test matches are very important and both teams will go hard for the win.’

The Indian team will leave the country on December 27.