BCCI announces blockbuster domestic season for 2026-27; West Indies, Australia will visit India

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) An exciting schedule has been prepared for IndiaThe 2026-27 domestic international season is setting the stage for months of high-quality cricket. With four visiting countries. The calendar is packed with 22 matches spread across 17 cities, ensuring that fans from every corner of the country get a chance to experience the live action.

One of the standout aspects of the announcement is the return of international cricket to the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru after a long gap, as well as the hosting of the prestigious Test match at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Border-Gavaskar Trophy For the first time. The schedule reflects a clear intention to take the game beyond traditional centers and deepen its reach.

West Indies tour to start the season

India’s domestic summer begins west indies Touring from late September to mid October 2026. The series consists of three One Day Internationals followed by five T20 Internationals, offering a mix of formats at the start of the season.

The ODI phase will be held in Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati and New Chandigarh, while the T20 matches will pass through Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. The spread of venues highlights the board’s effort to rotate matches across different regions and engage diverse fan bases.

Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe add flavor to white ball

After a short break, Sri Lanka They will arrive in December for a short white-ball series consisting of three ODIs and three T20Is. For the ODI matches, the matches will be played at major venues including Delhi, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, while Rajkot, Cuttack and Pune will host the T20 matches.

The new year will begin with a tour of Zimbabwe for a three-match ODI series in January 2027. Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai have been selected as host cities, giving the tour a compact but impressive footprint.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy set to be the headlines of the season

The highlight of the domestic season will undoubtedly be the much-awaited Test series against Australia. The five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy will run from January 21 to March 3, 2027, promising an intense battle between the two strongest Test teams.

Nagpur will host the opening Test, followed by matches in Chennai, Guwahati, Ranchi and Ahmedabad. The inclusion of Guwahati as a Test venue is an important milestone, reflecting the growing infrastructure and popularity of cricket in the North-East.

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Complete schedule of India’s blockbuster domestic season

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