2024 has been a true definition of mixed results for Indian cricket. We saw how India thrashed England 4-1 in Test cricket, and then, in the T20 World Cup, we went and captured the title. However, after that, there was a string of mixed results, especially in Test and ODI cricket. India’s men’s team played just one ODI series this year, and they lost against Sri Lanka, which was a shock since many big players were part of the team. India maintained dominance over Bangladesh and South Africa in T20Is, but Test cricket results against New Zealand are still a nightmare for the Indian team. They were whitewashed 3-0 at home, marking the first home series defeat in 12 years.
Rohit Sharma’s captaincy is truly under pressure. Currently, India is playing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and after winning in Perth Test under Jasprit Bumrah’s captaincy by 295 runs, now under Rohit Sharma India is witnessing a struggling phase in red-ball cricket. They lost two out of their last three Tests, and there are expectations of changes in the leadership. It is speculated that Rohit Sharma may step down as Test captain in 2025, although nothing is confirmed yet. As for the 2025 ICT schedule, let’s take a look at all of India’s matches in the upcoming months and check which format they will play the most.
ICT 2025 schedule
| Date | schedule | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| January 3-7, 2025 | India vs Australia, 5th Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test | Sydney |
| January 22, 2025 | 1st T20I: India vs England | Chennai |
| January 25, 2025 | 2nd T20I: India vs England | Kolkata |
| January 28, 2025 | 3rd T20I: India vs England | Rajkot |
| January 31, 2025 | 4th T20I: India vs England | Pune |
| February 2, 2025 | 5th T20I: India vs England | Mumbai |
| February 6, 2025 | 1st ODI: India vs England | Nagpur |
| February 9, 2025 | 2nd ODI: India vs England | Cuttack |
| February 12, 2025 | 3rd ODI: India vs England | Ahmedabad |
| February 20, 2025 | India vs Bangladesh (Champions Trophy) | Dubai |
| February 23, 2025 | India vs Pakistan (Champions Trophy) | Dubai |
| March 2, 2025 | India vs New Zealand (Champions Trophy) | Dubai |
| March 4, 2025 | Semi-final (Champions Trophy, if qualified) | Dubai |
| March 9, 2025 | Final (Champions Trophy, if qualified) | Dubai |
| June 2025 | World Test Championship final (if qualified) | Lord’s Cricket Ground |
| June 20-24, 2025 | 1st Test: India vs England | Headingley |
| July 2-6, 2025 | 2nd Test: India vs England | Edgbaston |
| June 10-14, 2025 | 3rd Test: India vs England | Lord’s |
| June 23-27, 2025 | 4th Test: India vs England | Manchester |
| July 31-August 4, 2025 | 5th Test: India vs England | Oval |
| August 2025 | India vs Bangladesh (3 ODIs, 3 T20Is) | Away |
| October 2025 | India vs West Indies (2 Tests) | Away |
| October-November 2025 | Asia Cup T20s | |
| November 2025 | India vs Australia (3 ODIs, 5 T20Is) | Away |
| November-December 2025 | India vs South Africa (2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is) | Away |
For the Indian cricket team, just like in 2024, the upcoming year is going to be packed. The WTC final is at stake, and it will be interesting to see how things comes. More than that, India is scheduled to play a total of 18 T20Is, 10 Tests, and 12 ODIs in bilateral series. Also, let’s not forget that the ICC Champions Trophy and the Asia Cup are coming up. We can expect many changes, and some big players may retire, although nothing is confirmed. However, we will likely see some transformation in the Indian men’s team in 2025.
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