Bangladesh is set to host the 2027 Asia Cup, with the tournament likely to be held from June 18 to July 4, according to a Cricbuzz report. Mirpur, Chattogram and Sylhet have been shortlisted as the three venues expected to stage the matches.

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has already started discussions with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) as preparations for the tournament move forward.

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ACC Seeks Venue Details

Speaking on Tuesday, BCB security committee chairman Sayeed Ibrahim Ahmed confirmed that the ACC has asked the board to provide detailed information about the three proposed venues.

“We have been contacted, and they (ACC) have asked us for detailed information about the three proposed venues. We hope to formalise the matter within the next few days.”

Ahmed also said that Bogura’s Shaheed Chandu Stadium is still being considered, although it is not part of the immediate plans.

“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.”

Bangladesh Eyes Successful Return as Host

If everything goes according to plan, this will be the first time Bangladesh hosts the Asia Cup since 2016, when the tournament was played in the T20 format.

Ahmed expressed confidence that all three shortlisted venues will get the opportunity to host matches.

“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.”