India’s home season is set to kick off with a series of three one-day internationals against Australia in September. Following this, they will host England for a series of five Tests, starting in January, as per the recently announced fixtures.

Australia’s matches against India are scheduled for September 22, 24, and 27, before the 50-over World Cup in India commences on October 5.

After the World Cup, the two teams will once again lock horns in a five-match T20 series.

In the new year, the Board of Control for Cricket in India will begin by hosting Afghanistan for three T20 internationals on January 11, 14, and 17, before the much-anticipated England series.

The first Test against England is set to begin on January 25 in Hyderabad, followed by matches in Vizag (February 2-6), Rajkot (February 15-19), Ranchi (February 23-27), and Dharamsala (March 7-11).