Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced a packed 2026 international schedule featuring four Tests, 12 ODIs, and nine T20s against top teams like India, Pakistan, Australia, and New Zealand. This busy calendar follows the T20 World Cup. The announcement coincides with controversy surrounding Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman's selection by IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders, which has faced backlash and calls for boycotts amid political tensions.