Bangladesh's Tamim Iqbal hits a boundary on his way to scoring a century in the Lord's Test against England in 2010. Photo: X
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Bangladesh set for first Test at Lord’s since 2010

Sports Desk

The Bangladesh Men’s and Women’s teams will tour England next year, with the men’s side set to play a one-off Test at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London while the women’s team will play three WT20Is and WODIs respectively.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed both series as they announced their 2027 international schedule on Thursday.

The one-off Test will take place from May 28.

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Bangladesh had last played Tests in England in 2010. It was a two-match series, with the matches taking place at the Lord’s in London and at the Old Trafford in Manchester.

The Tigers had lost both matches convincingly. However, Tamim Iqbal had made a mark by scoring a century in both Tests.

Meanwhile, the women’s team is set to tour England for a bilateral series for the first time ever.

The tour will begin with the three WT20Is, which will be played on September 8, 10 and 12 respectively.

The three WODIs will take place on September 17, 21 and 24 respectively.

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