The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Monday notified the itinerary for Ireland’s tour in March-April 2023 which includes three ODIs, three T20 internationals and one Test match.

This will be Ireland’s first full tour to Bangladesh. Their only previous visit was in 2008 when the side played a three-match ODI series against the hosts in Dhaka.  

The lone Test will mark Ireland’s return to the longer format after three and a half years. It will also be the first meeting in a Test of the two teams.

The tour begins in Sylhet with the ODI series followed by the Twenty20 internationals in Chattogram. The only Test will be in Dhaka.

BCB CEO Nizam Uddin Chowdhury said: “Ireland’s visit to Bangladesh is another exciting event in our home season after the series’ against India and England.

“The BCB and Cricket Ireland have cordial and strong relationships and the two boards have worked very closely to arrange this bilateral tour despite the challenges of a busy international calendar. This is also a statement of the BCB’s commitment to the ICC FTP.”

Warren Deutrom, Chief Executive of Cricket Ireland, said: “We are delighted to confirm Ireland Men’s seven-match, multi-format tour of Bangladesh - and thank the BCB for their cooperation and support in agreeing this month-long tour. Since the two sides first met in 1997, there has been a great on-field rivalry formed and we look forward to what looks set to be another competitive series.’

According the itinerary, ODIs are scheduled on March 18, 20 and 23 at the SICS while the T20Is will be played on March 27, 29 and 31 at the ZACS.

The one off Test will be held at the SBNCS from April 4-8.