Bangladesh will tour England in 2027 [Source: AFP]Bangladesh's World Cup 2027 preparations could get a massive boost, as their upcoming England tour could be extended. As things stand, they are scheduled to play a solitary Test ahead of the Ashes 2027 and return home.The positive news has emerged after a high-profile Bangladesh Cricket Board officer has spoken about the matter on record, weeks after their historic Test win in Australia. The revised schedule could have a white-ball leg added, with the World Cup in mind.BCB provides update on England tourBangladesh's recent success against Pakistan and Australia has seen their stocks go up among the cricketing circles. Previously, a Bangladesh series was only considered an opportunity to test out the B teams. But with their recent progress, England could use their home summer to prepare for the World Cup alongside the Ashes.According to the public statements issued by a BCB officer, the official talks between the boards are going on, and he expects a positive outcome from them. As per the original schedule, Bangladesh and England will play a one-off Test at Lord's from May 28 to June 1."Our discussions with England are continuing. England have already announced their home schedule, and there is only one Test. We have discussed that if we are going to England to play just one Test, adding a few more matches would make the tour more memorable," said BCB's Cricket Operations In-Charge Shahriar Nafees.Also Read: Litton Das Blames Lack Of Preparation For Asian Games Semifinal Loss To Pakistan"England have been supportive and are discussing the matter very positively. In international cricket, we cannot say anything is confirmed until everything is locked in and officially announced. However, our discussions with the ECB have been very positive. Hopefully, this tour will not be limited to just one Test," he said.How has Bangladesh team fared in England?Bangladesh's bilateral ties with England were similar to their relations with Australia ahead of the recent series down under. While England have toured Bangladesh a few times, the trips the other way around have been few and far between.Their last two encounters on English soil were ICC events in 2017 and 2019. Apart from that, Bangladesh played a tri-series with Australia and England in England in 2005 and a three-match ODI series in 2010. They played two Tests each in these two tours, and the 2027 series will be the first in 16 years.Also Read: Mohammad Rizwan Vows To Co-Operate In NCCIA Investigation
