Team India Schedule 2026: Full Cricket calendar from January to December

January: Home Season Begins

Team India kick-start their 2026 campaign with a packed home series against New Zealand, featuring 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is across multiple Indian venues.

February–March: T20 World Cup Focus

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be played from February 7 to March 8 in India and Sri Lanka, where India face USA, Namibia, Pakistan and Netherlands in the group stage.

June: Afghanistan Tour of India

After a short break and IPL season, India return to action with 1 Test and 3 ODIs against Afghanistan at home, strengthening their red-ball and ODI preparations.

July: Tough England Tour

India tour England for a challenging series consisting of 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs, testing the squad in overseas conditions.

August: Test Cricket vs Sri Lanka

The focus shifts back to red-ball cricket as Sri Lanka tour India for a 2-Test series, crucial for ICC Test rankings.

September: Back-to-Back Away Tours

India are likely to tour Bangladesh for 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is, followed by a T20I series in Afghanistan, keeping the schedule intense.

September–October: West Indies at Home

The West Indies tour India for 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is, adding to India’s crowded limited-overs calendar.

October–November: Major New Zealand Tour

India travel to New Zealand for a long tour featuring 2 Tests, 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is, one of the toughest overseas assignments of the year.

December: Year Ends vs Sri Lanka

Team India wrap up 2026 with a home series against Sri Lanka, playing 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is.

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