The Indian cricket team is gearing up for a big challenge with the Champions Trophy approaching. With Jay Shah now all set for ICC chairman role, the situation is becoming even more intriguing. Now one of the key points of speculation is where the Champions Trophy venue will be decided, especially given the possibility of India traveling to Pakistan.
Apart from the venue, there is also considerable discussion about the Indian team’s preparations. The T20 World Cup 2024 champions recently played three T20Is and three ODIs against Sri Lanka.
Before that, they had a successful tour of Zimbabwe, where they won 4-1. They also defeated Sri Lanka 3-0 in T20Is. However, the surprising aspect came during the ODI series against Sri Lanka, where India lost 2-0.
Given this , cricket fans are eager to know more about India’s schedule leading up to the Champions Trophy. As the tournament approaches, they are keen to understand how the team will prepare and perform.
India schedule before Champions Trophy
| Period | Series | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| September-October 2024 | Bangladesh tour of India | 2 Tests, 3 T20I |
| October-November 2024 | New Zealand tour of India | 3 Tests |
| November 2024 | India tour of South Africa | 4 T20Is |
| November 2024-January 2025 | India tour of Australia | 5 Tests |
| January-February 2025 | England tour of India | 5 T20Is, 3 ODIs |
Indian cricket team schedule
As mentioned, the Champions Trophy is a major silverware that the Indian team will aim to win for the third time. However, it’s important to note that India does not have many ODIs scheduled before the tournament. They’ve already completed three ODIs against Sri Lanka, and three more are scheduled in January against England. That’s all they have in terms of ODI preparation.
It will be interesting to see how things unfold, especially with the World Test Championship (WTC) final also on the horizon. The upcoming period will be crucial for the team, and fans will be eager to see how their preparations and performances shape up.
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