The 2027 Asia Cup will reportedly be held in Bangladesh from June 18 to July 4, 2027. According to a Cricbuzz report, Mirpur, Chattogram and Sylhet have been identified as the three proposed host venues.
Speaking on Tuesday, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) security committee chairman Sayeed Ibrahim Ahmed said the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has sought detailed information on the three venues as the board works to finalise hosting plans.
“We have been contacted, and they (ACC) have asked us for detailed information about the three proposed venues. We hope to formalize the matter within the next few days,” Ibrahim said.
He added that Bogura’s Shaheed Chandu Stadium remains under consideration but is not an immediate priority.
“We are working on the
Bogura venue. Managing the venue properly is a separate matter. For now however, the focus is on Dhaka, Sylhet and Chattogram,” he said.
Bangladesh last hosted the Asia Cup in 2016, when it was played in the T20 format, and Ibrahim expressed confidence that the country would successfully stage the 2027 edition.
“We are hopeful that each of these venues will host at least one match. We will be able to share more over the next few days once the decision is finalised. We are optimistic that the Asia Cup will return to Bangladesh after so many years. We want to deliver a successful tournament for the fans and everyone who loves the game,” he added.
This edition would likely come with a bit more political scrutiny after the 2026 T20 World Cup drama and the near-breakdown of the India-Bangladesh cricketing relationship. Moreover, the last Asia Cup in the UAE was politcally charged with handshake rejections and senstitive comments galore, which might not get much better.
Bangladesh ready to strengthen security for India series
The BCB is also ready to step up security arrangements for India’s scheduled white-ball tour in September if required. The development comes as optimism grows over India’s planned tour of Bangladesh in September after uncertainty surrounding bilateral ties.
“Security is always a concern for every touring side, especially for the major cricketing nations. We have not yet formally started communication with them (BCCI). We are hopeful there will be no complaints if the tour takes place as planned,” Ibrahim said.
