Fans might need to wait to see Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in action as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) awaits clearance from the government for the Bangladesh tour.

Following their exit from T20I cricket last year, the duo made a sudden test retirement in May, leaving them only active in ODI cricket.

While the day of return was slated to be in August, with the Men in Blue set to begin their preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup with the tour of Bangladesh, the BCCI has yet to confirmed their participation.

In April, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed the schedule for India’s tour, which features a three-match ODI series, followed by T20Is on August, with the matches set to be held in Mirpur and Chattogram.

However, BCB President Aminul Islam revealed on Monday that the BCCI has yet to officially confirm the tour, as it is still awaiting government clearance.

“I have already spoken to the BCCI. The discussions have been positive,” said Aminul. “We are hopeful. The tour is scheduled (for next month), but they are awaiting some government approvals.”

If BCCI fails to get clearance for the Indian government, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s return in Indian jersey will be delayed until the tour of Australia in October, when the visitors will play three ODIs.

Previously the Indian board informed that Rohit Sharma will remain the captain in the format, implying that for the first time, the national team will have three different captains for each format.

Cricket Australia will likely celebrate Kohli and Rohit during the tour, which might be the final tour for the professional cricketers.

However, BCCI remains optimistic about India’s tour and have received a positive response rom the BCCI. However, India will play Bangladesh in the next available window if the tour gets cancelled.

“The talks are ongoing. If for any reason they can’t come in August, they will tour in the next window. We are still optimistic about this schedule. All I can say is that the BCCI has been professional and cooperative,” BCB president Aminul said.

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