Indian Cricket Team Schedule And Calendar In 2024: Check Out Home Season and Overseas Fixtures

As cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the action-packed year ahead, the Indian Men's Cricket Team is gearing up for an intense schedule in 2024, featuring a mix of bilateral series, global tournaments, and crucial World Test Championship (WTC) contests.

The upcoming year promises to be a test of skill, endurance, and strategy for the Indian cricket team. The campaign begins in January with the 2nd Test against South Africa, starting January 3, away from home, setting the tone for a challenging year ahead.

Following this, the team will shift gears to face Afghanistan in a series of three T20 Internationals on home soil, offering fans an exciting display of T20 cricket. One of the highlights of the calendar is the WTC series against England, spanning from January to March 2024.

The five-Test series, crucial for WTC 2023-25 standings, will unfold on Indian grounds, providing the home team with an opportunity to assert their dominance in the longest format of the game.

June 2024 marks a significant event on the global cricketing stage - the T20 World Cup, which will be hosted in the West Indies and the USA. Team India, known for its prowess in the T20 format, will aim to add another trophy to its illustrious collection.

A tour of Sri Lanka in July brings limited-overs action as India engages in a series comprising three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three T20Is. This will serve as a valuable opportunity for players to fine-tune their skills and build momentum for the challenges that lie ahead.

September 2024 sees India back on home turf, facing Bangladesh in a series comprising two Tests and three T20Is, contributing to the ongoing WTC cycle. This series will be pivotal in the team's quest for WTC glory.

October 2024 brings another stern test as India takes on New Zealand in a three-Test series at home. The WTC points at stake will make every session crucial as both teams vie for supremacy in the Test championship.

The culmination of the year unfolds in November and December, with Team India embarking on a challenging tour "Down Under" to face Australia in a five-Test series. This tour will not only test the team's mettle in foreign conditions but also play a crucial role in shaping the WTC standings.

Team India will be playing a total of 15 Test matches in 2024 and it will present an opportunity for them to secure the World Test Championship 2023-25 Final spot. India will play all these 15 Tests at home.