With intense T20 matches, exhausting Test matches, and the T20 World Cup, 2024 looks to be an exciting journey for Team India. Rohit Sharma and his men have a jam-packed schedule.
We bring you the Team India schedule so that you do not miss out on any of the electrifying action, thrilling matchups, and unforgettable moments that this season promises to deliver
Team India Schedule: Afghanistan Tour and World Cup Dreams
The year kicks off with a bang as Afghanistan tours India for a three-match T20 series in January. All eyes will be on the return of captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the shortest format after their World Cup absence in 2022.
With Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav recovering from injuries, the series serves as a crucial platform for India to test their T20 combinations ahead of the big one—the T20 World Cup later this year.
- 1st T20: January 11, Mohali
- 2nd T20: January 14, Indore
- 3rd T20: January 17, Bangalore
England’s Test Tour of Team India
For the first time since 2016, England embarks on a long-awaited Test series tour to India. The anticipation is tangible, especially with England’s aggressive “Bazball” style promising a fiery clash against the wily Indian spinners.
Can Ben Stokes lead his men to a historic series win, or will India maintain their home dominance against one of the only teams to conquer them in this format since 2001? The first Test kicks off in Hyderabad on January 25th, setting the stage for a captivating spectacle across five crucial matches.
- 1st Test: January 25-29, Hyderabad
- 2nd Test: February 2-6, Visakhapatnam
- 3rd Test: February 15-19, Rajkot
- 4th test: February 23, Ranchi,
- 5th Test: March 07, Dharamshala
India T20 Cricket: IPL Extravaganza
As the dust settles on the Test series, cricket fever will shift to the Indian Premier League (IPL) in March. This year’s edition, with its familiar 10-team format, holds immense significance as a virtual dress rehearsal for the T20 World Cup. From rising stars to seasoned veterans, every performance will be under the microscope as players vie for coveted spots in the national squad.
Post-World Cup Excitement
Following the T20 World Cup, the Indian team had a packed schedule with multiple bilateral series:
- Tri-series vs. Sri Lanka: including three ODIs and three T20Is.
- Home series vs. Bangladesh: Featuring two Tests and three T20Is.
- Home series vs. New Zealand: Comprising three Tests.
- Away series vs. Australia: A challenging five-test series.
India T20 Cricket World Cup: Can Team India End the ICC Trophy Drought?
Come June, all eyes turn to the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA. India, captained by Rohit Sharma, aims to finally win an ICC trophy after a ten-year wait.
With a new expanded format featuring 20 teams, the competition promises to be unpredictable and exhilarating.
So, Indian cricket fans, get ready for a year of non-stop action, nail-biting finishes, and cricketing fireworks. From the T20 to the Test match marathons, the Team India schedule in 2024 promises to be a rollercoaster of emotions in the ultimate quest for glory at the T20 World Cup.
Buckle up, grab your snacks, and let the cricketing saga unfold!
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