India started their 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) campaign with an exciting 2-2 draw against England. The last test on the oval ended with a six-run victory for India, thanks to the five-wicket distance of Mohammed Siraj. The victory also continued the waiting of England for a gain against India, which was the last time in 2018.
This series marked the start of a long WTC trip for India. So what is the following?
Here is a full look at the upcoming test competitions of India in this WTC cycle.
The following test assignments from India
India will now take a short break of cricket with red ball. Their next series will be at home in October 2025 against West -India.
- 1st test versus West -India: 2-6 October in Ahmedabad
- 2nd test versus West -India: 10-14 October in Delhi
Then they organize South Africa in November 2025.
- 1st test versus South Africa: 14–18 November in Kolkata
- 2nd test versus South Africa: 22–26 November in Guwahati
In 2026, India will play a one -off test against Afghanistan at home. This competition will not be part of the WTC.
They will travel to Sri Lanka and Nieuw -Zeeland later in the year, each with two tests on those tours. The exact dates must still be announced.
India vs Afghanistan (one -off test)
- Planned for June 2026 (at home)
- No part of the WTC
Tour by Sri Lanka
- 2 tests in August 2026 (road)
- WTC – Competitions – Data TBA
Tour through Nieuw -Zeeland
- 2 tests in October 2026 (road)
- WTC – Competitions – Data TBA
Big finish against Australia
The WTC trip from India will end with a blockbuster five-match test series against Australia at home in January 2027. The locations and dates still have to be announced.
This series could play a key role in deciding who reaches the WTC final.
Post-kohli-ROHIT-SHARD TIME BEGINS
The recent performance of India in England, especially after retirement of big names such as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin, have given fans fresh hope. Young players go up and Captain Shubman Gill now has a big task ahead of India to guide the WTC final in this new era.
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