Agency :
With the 2026 T20 World Cup (WC) just months away, participating teams have entered their final phase of preparation. Several sides have lined up multiple bilateral series to fine-tune their squads.
However, Bangladesh stands out worryingly; the Tigers have no T20I matches scheduled before the World Cup.
While teams like India and South Africa will play up to ten T20Is between December and January, Bangladesh will enter the global event without a single preparatory game, a concern increasingly voiced by fans and analysts.
India will have the busiest schedule heading into the tournament, playing five T20Is against South Africa in December 2025 followed by another five against New Zealand in January 2026.
Meanwhile, England, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and South Africa are also set for at least one T20I series each in the build-up to the World Cup, ensuring ample match practice. The West Indies will likewise fine-tune their preparations with a three-match T20I series at home against South Africa.
On the other hand, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Australia, Ireland, and Zimbabwe will all go into the World Cup without any T20Is beforehand. But among the major sides, Bangladesh are the only one heading into the tournament completely series-free, drawing even more attention.
