With high-octane drama IPL 2026 Officially in the rear-view mirror, cricket fans are all set to return to international colours. After the required internal franchise window Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Created a massive, multi-format calendar for the Men in Blue. Fresh, memorable T20 World Cup 2026 At the beginning of this year, the attention of the national team was focused on the critical building World Test Championship (WTC) points and laying long-term foundations 2027 ODI World Cup.
From quick-fire assignments in Europe to grueling home Test battles, India’s upcoming itinerary promises non-stop action for cricket purists and white-ball enthusiasts alike.
India’s next tasks after IPL 2026: Complete breakdown of Test, ODI and T20I matches
India’s post-franchise window immediately shifts to a busy bilateral calendar. Action begins on home soil before the squad embarks on numerous tough overseas tours.
Here is the complete timeline for Team India leading up to the start of 2027:
- India’s Tour of Afghanistan (June 6 – June 20, 2026): India open their international summer at home with a lone Test match starting on June 6 at the Maharaja Singh PCA Stadium, followed by 3 ODIs between Dharamshala, Lucknow and Chennai.
- India Ireland Tour (June 26 – June 29, 2026): The quick turnaround sees the second team travel to Dublin for a short 2-match T20I series, serving as an ideal transition for the young players to European conditions.
- England Tour of India (July 1 – July 19, 2026): One of the white ball tours of the year. India will play 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs England in a high-intensity series essential for tactical practice.
- Zimbabwe India Tour (July 23 – July 26, 2026): Immediately after the UK tour, India quickly head to Harare for a 3-match T20I window, offering crucial exposure to their bench strength.
- Sri Lanka’s Tour of India (August 2026): An important subcontinental tour assignment consisting of 2 Tests strictly tied to the WTC standings, along with the initial 3-match T20I leg.
- Asian Games 2026 (September 17 – October 3, 2026): With cricket firmly integrated into the continental games in Nagoya, India aim to defend their gold medal using a formidable T20 roster that could showcase their new captaincy hierarchy.
- West Indies Tour of India (September 27 – October 17, 2026): An outstanding home bilateral series of 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs, reviving the home white-ball season.
- India Sri Lanka Tour (December 13 – December 27, 2026): India wraps up the calendar year by hosting their southern neighbors for a festive feast of 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs.
- India Zimbabwe Tour (January 3 – January 9, 2027): A historic 3-match T20I series marking Zimbabwe’s first bilateral tour on Indian soil in 25 years.
- India’s Tour of Australia (January 21 – March 3, 2027): The best crown of the home season – Sarhad-Gavaskar Trophy. This grueling 5-match Test series against Australia will dictate the final standings for the WTC 2025–27 cycle.
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Return of two titans: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play against Afghanistan in ODIs
While the sheer volume of cricket is enough to keep fans engaged, the absolute headline of the window immediately after the IPL is the re-entry of modern legends. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to more than 50 arenas. The veteran pair will feature prominently in the upcoming 3-match ODI series following a strategic reshuffle of the home schedule by the BCCI. Afghanistan From June 13.
Moving away from the shortest format of international cricket to preserve longevity, the presence of Rohit and Kohli in the One Day format remains indispensable. The upcoming matches in Dharamshala, Lucknow and Chennai will act as the official launching pad towards the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup. Facing a highly competitive Afghan spin attack on spin-friendly home tracks will provide the perfect competitive edge as India look to fine-tune their middle-order stability and leadership dynamic for the long-form white-ball format.
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