India’s Tour of England was a cinematic masterpiece for cricket lovers. The two sides shared the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy after a nail-biting end to that saga. For the first time in eight years, every match in a five-match series went to the last day. The Indian cricketers, as well as the staff, will be looking forward to a hard-earned break, whereas the fans are excited to see the Men in Blue back in action.
When is the Indian Cricket Team back in action?
The Men in Blue will only return in September to take part in the Men’s T20 Asia Cup. Following Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s retirements from this format, Suryakumar Yadav will be looking forward to leading a young Indian team.
India’s Asia Cup Group A Schedule:
| Tournament | Match | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 | India vs UAE | 10 September |
| Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 | India vs Pakistan | 14 September |
| Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 | India vs Oman | 19 September |
Will Team India Play In August?
The India team was to take part in a white-ball tour of Bangladesh. The tour would have comprised 3 ODIs and 3 T20 matches. However, the tour has been postponed indefinitely amidst political tensions between the two countries.
A tour to Sri Lanka is rumoured to take place following the same format as that of the Bangladesh tour. It seems unlikely with no official confirmation so far, and time is running out.
West Indies Tour of India
The Indian team will want to climb further ahead on the WTC points table. This tour could be a good opportunity for the same following the West Indies’ poor performance against Australia.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 2 – 6, 2025 | 1st Test | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| October 10 – 14, 2025 | 2nd Test | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
India Tour of Australia
This mega tour will feature 8 matches, 3 ODIs, and 5 T20s. The tour also marks the return of both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the Indian national team, as they will continue to feature in the ODI format.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2025 | 1st ODI | Perth Stadium, Perth |
| October 23, 2025 | 2nd ODI | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| October 25, 2025 | 3rd ODI | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
| October 29, 2025 | 1st T20 | Manuka Oval, Canberra |
| October 31, 2025 | 2nd T20 | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
| November 2, 2025 | 3rd T20 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| November 6, 2025 | 4th T20 | Gold Coast Stadium, Carrara |
| November 8, 2025 | 5th T20 | The Gabba, Brisbane |
South Africa Tour of India
- India is set to host the South African cricket team for a long bilateral series spanning 2 Test matches, 3 ODIs, and 5 T20s.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| November 14–18, 2025 | 1st Test | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| November 22–26, 2025 | 2nd Test | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| November 30, 2025 | 1st ODI | JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi |
| December 3, 2025 | 2nd ODI | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur |
| December 6, 2025 | 3rd ODI | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| December 9, 2025 | 1st T20 | Barabati Stadium, Cuttack |
| December 11, 2025 | 2nd T20 | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| December 14, 2025 | 3rd T20 | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala |
| December 17, 2025 | 4th T20 | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| December 19, 2025 | 5th T20 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
Summary
India’s remaining 2025 calendar is jam-packed with matches from September onwards. The Men in Blue will also be looking to challenge for the Asia Cup, which means they may have to play additional matches after clearing the group stage. The team will feature in several matches across all three formats, allowing fans to enjoy the thrills that accompany each variation.
Written by: Thillai Ritvik
