3 Biggest concerns for Team India in 2026

The Indian cricket team enjoyed a highly successful 2025, winning the ICC Champions Trophy and the Asia Cup, levelling the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2 in England, and continuing their dominance in white-ball cricket. However, despite these achievements, a few glaring issues emerged over the year that raised concerns among fans and experts alike.

As the cricketing fever heads into a crucial 2026 season, with a plethora of mouthwatering events lined up, CricTracker has delved deep into the concerns that India will carry and look to improve in the upcoming calendar year.

Here are three biggest concerns for Team India in 2026

Test setup needs a revamp

India’s Test side endured a mixed year and struggled for consistency in red-ball cricket. The team suffered a disappointing loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and were later whitewashed 2-0 by South Africa. While India managed to level the Test series against England and secure a series win against West Indies, their performances against big teams exposed their vulnerabilities.

With the previous World Test Championship cycle concluding and a relatively younger squad being introduced, India showed promise early on but failed to sustain momentum against quality opposition like South Africa. Looking ahead, India face demanding Test assignments against Sri Lanka, Australia, and New Zealand in 2026. To remain competitive in the current WTC cycle, the team must address issues such as playing high-quality spin and building the temperament to bat long hours.