India face Afghanistan in three T20Is starting September 13; Japan T20I follows on September 22.
India will return to T20I action against Afghanistan in a three-match series scheduled from September 13 to 17. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has already named the squad, though fitness clearance for four players is still pending.
India are also set to face Japan in a one-off T20I on September 22. Suryakumar Yadav was seen dancing during Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai on September 5.
The Afghanistan series will be India's first T20I assignment after the recently concluded home summer.
The IOA has asked the BCCI to cover player costs after refusing special treatment for the cricket contingent.
The Indian Olympic Association has told the BCCI to cover accommodation and travel for India's cricket teams at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. No separate hotels this time under the standard IOA setup.
India are sending full-strength men's and women's sides to defend their gold medals, with the men's event running from September 24 to October 3. They'll also play Japan in a first-ever T20I on September 22, marking 75 years of diplomatic ties.
India and Japan will meet in a one-off T20I in Sano on September 22. The BCCI and the Japan Cricket Association confirmed the fixture, which counts toward the Suzuki Cup and marks 75 years of diplomatic ties between the two nations. Shreyas Iyer will captain India in the match, which doubles as preparation for the Asian Games that open two days later on September 24. The sides have never played each other in T20Is, and this remains India's sole bilateral outing before the multi-team event.
India Women will face Hong Kong in a T20I series before their scheduled matches against Pakistan. The team aims to refine its batting approach during the upcoming games.
The India Women squad has been preparing for the bilateral series against Pakistan. Hong Kong will provide the opposition in the lead-up matches.
The schedule includes three T20Is against Hong Kong followed by the Pakistan series. India will use the fixtures to test combinations ahead of the main contest.
Tamil Nadu open their Ranji Trophy preparations with a new coach and expanded probables group on 3 September.
Tamil Nadu will begin their 2026-27 Ranji Trophy preparations with a pre-season camp starting on 3 September in Chennai. The state association has appointed a new head coach and expanded the probables group for the upcoming season. Several structural changes have been implemented at the TNCA ahead of the domestic campaign.
The pre-season camp will focus on fitness and skill development for the expanded squad. Tamil Nadu have made significant changes to their coaching and support staff. The association aims to improve their performance in the Ranji Trophy after recent seasons.
The camp will run for several days before the domestic season begins in October. Tamil Nadu will play their opening Ranji Trophy match against a yet-to-be-confirmed opponent. The structural changes at TNCA include modifications to player selection and training protocols.
Indonesia won the toss and chose to bowl in their first-ever T20I against Sri Lanka. The two sides have never played each other in international cricket before.
Sri Lanka brought Kavindi into the side for Ayodhya, who is injured. Both teams are using the match to get ready for regional tournaments later this year.
It's being played at a neutral venue with limited spectators.
India meet Hong Kong at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday evening.
India will meet Hong Kong in their second Group A match of the Women's Asia Cup on Thursday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The match starts at 7:30 pm local time and will be broadcast on the official ICC digital platforms.
India enter the fixture after a narrow win in their opening game, but reports indicate the team must address batting inconsistencies exposed in the first match. Hong Kong have already played one group game and will look to build on that experience.
Thailand and Pakistan also feature in Group A, with matches continuing through the first week of September.
Board to review injuries and long-term planning for 2027 World Cup at Mumbai meeting.
The BCCI will hold a key management meeting on September 3 to discuss India's player workload and the status of injured players. The 2027 ODI World Cup remains a central consideration in the talks. Selectors and medical staff will assess fitness levels and recovery timelines for key players.
Chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir are expected to press for clear return-to-play deadlines at the meeting in Mumbai. The board wants a defined plan for the remainder of the 2026 season and the lead-in to the World Cup.
Injury management of fast bowlers and the balance between bilateral series commitments and player rest will form major discussion points. The meeting follows India's recent limited-overs results against Ireland and England.
Iyer leads; Bumrah, three others await fitness clearance.
The BCCI named a 15-member squad on Tuesday for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium between 13 and 17 September. Shreyas Iyer will captain the side with Tilak Varma as vice-captain.
Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy were included subject to fitness clearance. Sanju Samson returns after missing the Zimbabwe tour. Hardik Pandya was left out after developing a leg niggle during rehabilitation at the Centre of Excellence.
Gurnoor Brar said he aims to become an all-format bowler after working with Bumrah and Siraj during the Duleep Trophy.
Australia A will travel to Puducherry later this month for the four-day leg of their tour of India before playing three 50-over matches. Peter Handscomb and Jhye Richardson are among the players selected for the tour.
Marnus Labuschagne misses out on the squad. Several players in the group are set to audition for places ahead of Australia's next Border-Gavaskar Trophy campaign.
The tour provides opportunities for fringe players to press their claims for Test selection. The four-day matches will be played first, followed by the limited-overs fixtures.
India hold a 3-0 record against Thailand ahead of their Women's Asia Cup 2026 encounter on Sunday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
India will face Thailand in their fourth Women's T20I meeting at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The Indian team holds a perfect 3-0 record against Thailand in previous encounters. Sportstar reported that the sides last met during the 2024 ACC Women's T20 Asia Cup in Dambulla, where India secured victory.
Thailand enter the fixture after suffering a nine-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup opener. Deepti Sharma has been a consistent performer for India in previous Asia Cup editions. The match marks India's opening fixture in Group A of the 2026 tournament.
Broadcast details include official BCCI digital platforms and designated linear partners. The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has hosted several high-scoring encounters in recent women's international cricket. Both teams have made adjustments to their playing XIs for the Group A fixture.
Central Zone play East Zone and South Zone face North Zone when the Duleep Trophy semis start on August 30 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Both matches are at the same venue.
Selectors are watching three fast bowlers closely, and the games give fringe players a last chance to catch the eye before the home season begins.
India's centrally-contracted players arrived at the same facility on Saturday for their fitness tests.
India open their Women's Asia Cup 2026 campaign against Thailand seeking a fourth title.
India begin their Women's Asia Cup 2026 campaign against Thailand on August 30 in Dubai. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will also face Hong Kong, China, and Pakistan in the group stage.
India have won the title three times in five editions since 2016-17. The team enters the tournament after consecutive group-stage exits at the T20 World Cup.
Coach Amol Muzumdar said India will miss Jemimah Rodrigues's performances. The team aims to address consistency issues that surfaced during their most recent international campaign.
Early ticket sales for India's tour of New Zealand have broken previous records across multiple venues. Wellington has seen strong demand for the third T20I and second ODI.
The Basin Reserve will host the opening Test from November 19. Sales have exceeded expectations for all formats of the series.
The tour represents India's first visit to New Zealand since the previous bilateral series concluded.
India, Pakistan and other cricket boards have raised concerns over pitch and accommodation standards at the 2026 Asian Games venue in Aichi-Nagoya. The boards described the facilities as makeshift and expressed doubts about their suitability for international competition.
India's men's cricket team will open their campaign on September 28 at the Games. The draw means India are unlikely to face Pakistan before the final, setting up the possibility of a high-stakes showdown in the championship match.
India will play their Women's Asia Cup T20 campaign in Dubai from August 28 through September 13 before travelling to Japan. The tight turnaround between the two events raises questions about player recovery and pitch adaptation.
England look to seal the series against Pakistan at Lord's after a dominant innings victory at Headingley.
England head into the second Test at Lord's seeking a series win after Pakistan's troubling innings defeat at Headingley. The visitors' collapse does not augur well for a fightback.
Pakistan must regroup quickly to avoid a 2-0 series deficit. The match at Lord's begins with England holding the advantage.
The series continues with the second Test scheduled at the home of cricket.
Eight-team T20 league launches August 26 in Netherlands and Ireland with Indian broadcast coverage.
The inaugural European T20 Premier League will run from August 26 to September 20 across two venues. Matches will be played at Voorburg Cricket Club in the Netherlands and Malahide Cricket Club in Ireland.
The competition features eight teams including Belfast Wolves and Dublin Guardians. The opening match between Rotterdam Dockers and Amsterdam Flames is scheduled for August 26 at 6:45 PM IST.
Live streaming rights in India have been secured by ETPL's official broadcast partner. The tournament marks the first franchise T20 league in continental Europe.
Sanju Samson is set to return to India’s T20I side for the Afghanistan series at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
India are expected to name Sanju Samson in their squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan starting September 13 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Abhishek Sharma is likely to miss out after a dip in recent form.
Afghanistan have recalled Naveen-ul-Haq and Gulbadin Naib for the series. The 15-member squad was announced by the Afghanistan Cricket Board earlier this week.
Selectors are finalising the remainder of the Indian group ahead of the BCCI annual general meeting on September 18. The series serves as preparation for the T20 World Cup later in the year.
India face a selection choice between Kuldeep Yadav and Saransh Jain for the Colombo Test after the wrist-spinner took one wicket in Galle.
India must choose between wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav and off-spinner Saransh Jain for the second Test in Colombo. Kuldeep managed just one wicket in 25 overs across both innings in the Galle win.
Sri Lanka could add more left-handers to their batting order, which may tilt the decision. Spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule said Kuldeep still figures in the plans, even with limited chances so far.
Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja claimed 14 wickets between them in the first Test, while Kuldeep found little on a surface that turned.
