Team India Schedule: After winning the Asia Cup 2025, the Indian cricket team doesn't have much time to rest. While not all of the players who played in the Asia Cup will be participating in the next series, several key players will soon be back on the field. Let's find out what the Indian team's next steps are, when and where the matches will take place, and the full schedule.
Test Series between India and West IndiesThe Indian cricket team is now preparing to play a Test series against the West Indies. This will be neither an ODI nor a T20 International series, but instead, the two teams will face each other in two Test matches as part of the World Test Championship (WTC).
First Test Match- Date: October 2, 2025 to October 6, 2025
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Time: 9:30 AM onwards
- Special Note: Given the West Indies' current form, it is unlikely that the match will last the full five days.
Second Test Match- Date: October 10, 2025 to October 14, 2025
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Time: 9:30 AM onwards
- Special Note: This series is crucial for the World Test Championship, and the results of both matches will play a key role in India's WTC points table.
Indian Team for West Indies Series- Captain: Shubman Gill
- Vice-Captain: Ravindra Jadeja
- Players: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, N Jagadeesan (wicketkeeper), Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav.
Australia TourFollowing the Test series against the West Indies, the Indian team will tour Australia from October to November 2025. India will play three ODIs and three T20 Internationals on this tour. This series will see the return of veterans like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, which has generated significant excitement among fans for the tour. This series will be crucial for the Indian team's future preparations.
Importance of the Australia Tour- ODI Series: This series will play a crucial role in India's preparation for upcoming tournaments, especially since it will feature senior players like Kohli and Sharma.
- T20 International: In the T20 format, India's mixed team of young and experienced players will pose a tough challenge to Australia.