New Delhi: With the curtains falling on the nail-biting Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series against England, Indian cricket fans have no time to catch their breath. The next wave of action is just around the corner from the high-voltage Asia Cup to an action-packed calendar that stretches till the end of the year.
The England series, tied 2-2, concluded with India clinching a thrilling six-run victory in the fifth and final Test at The Oval. The series showcased nerve-wracking performances, new heroes, and classic rivalries. However, for fans lamenting the end of the Test saga, the calendar ahead promises a cricketing "pooram" a vibrant procession of fixtures that will keep pulses racing.
The stage is now set for the Asia Cup in September, marking the first major assignment for India’s T20 team after the retirement of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the shortest format post the 2024 World Cup. The responsibility now rests on Suryakumar Yadav and a younger squad poised to begin the long road to the 2026 T20 World Cup. With senior Test players likely to be rested after the gruelling England series, fresh faces will look to stamp their authority.
Come October, India will host the West Indies for a brief but crucial two-Test series. These matches, expected to take place in the first half of the month, are part of India’s ongoing red-ball commitments and a chance for players to consolidate spots in the longer format.
Shortly after, the Men in Blue will board the flight to Australia for a high-profile white-ball tour. The tour features three One Day Internationals and five T20 Internationals. With Rohit and Kohli expected to return to the 50-over format, the series will not just offer entertainment but also fine-tune India’s preparations for future ODI events. The tour kicks off with the opening ODI at Perth on October 19.
India will wrap up the year with a mega home series against South Africa in November and December. The series promises full-spectrum cricket two Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is testing squad depth, bench strength, and consistency.
From debuts to farewells, from strategy tweaks to unexpected breakthroughs, 2025 continues to shape up as a transformative year for Indian cricket. With a schedule packed tighter than a festive calendar, fans can brace themselves for a season of unrelenting action and endless passion.