What’s Next for Team India? Full Cricket Schedule After England Series Till 2027

When is Team India’s Next Match?

The Indian cricket team will now turn its focus to white-ball cricket. Their next big tournament is The Asia Cup 2025, which will be held in Dubai in the shortest format of the game, T20Is. This tournament runs from September 9 to 28, and the defending champions are grouped with Pakistan, Oman, and UAE. Their opening game for the continental championship will be against the UAE on September 9. 

Meanwhile, the previously scheduled tour to Bangladesh has been postponed to an indefinite period. Therefore, India’s Test calendar for the remainder of 2025 remains light. Talking about the longest format, Team India is scheduled to play only four Tests, two each against West Indies and South Africa.

After the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 Shubman Gill will remain India’s Test captain. He will next lead the team in a two-Test series at home against the West Indies in October 2025. Later in the year, India will play South Africa at home in another two-Test series.

With senior players like Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Rohit Sharma retiring from Tests, it’s a new era in the whites for India. The team is young and hungry, and players like Jaiswal, Gill, and Siraj are now the core of this side.

India’s Full Tour Program Schedule Till 2027

Here’s a look at India’s upcoming cricket calendar till 2027 as per the ICC Future Tour Program (FTP): 

Key Highlights for India’s FTP till 2027 

India’s Future Tour Program (FTP) till 2027 includes matches in all three formats across different countries and conditions. The team will play many T20 matches, which will help them prepare well for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be held at home. However, the number of Test matches is limited, with only 2 to 5 scheduled each year. One of the biggest challenges will come in early 2027 when India hosts Australia for a five-match Test series. With several senior players retiring recently, more young players are expected to get opportunities. 

Captaincy changes have also begun. Shubman Gill will lead the Test team, while Suryakumar Yadav will continue to guide the T20 side. Notably, there is no confirmation yet of a full home series against Bangladesh. Due to tense diplomatic relations between the two countries, the cricket schedule between them remains uncertain for now.

India’s plan for the upcoming calendar year seems clear. They are focusing on giving rest to senior players and allowing young players to shine. The bilateral series also helps them prepare well for the marquee ICC events like the T20 World Cup 2026 and the ODI World Cup 2027. India’s future in cricket looks bright. With a solid schedule, exciting young players, and a clear vision, the team is preparing well for upcoming global tournaments.