<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/t20/indian-premier-league/ipl-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">IPL 2024</a>:?The Match no.3 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will be played between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 24, 2024. If we see the Eden Gardens Pitch Report, the wickets are good for batting but spinners are expected to dominate the game, especially in the second inning. The Match between KKR and SRH will start at 7:30 PM (IST).



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/ipl-team/kolkata-knight-riders/" rel="nofollow">Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)</a> played decent cricket in the last edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) but this year they have added some new players to strengthen their bench strength. The Addition of <a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/mitchell-starc-311592">Mitchell Starc</a> for 24.75 crores in the squad was a good move and it will interesting to see how Starc will justify such a high price with his performances in the IPL 2024.



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/ipl-team/sunrisers-hyderabad/" rel="nofollow">Sunrisers Hyderabad</a> has finished at the bottom of the IPL 2203 Points Table due to their poor performance as they lost ten games out of 14 matches. However, SRH have their new skipper Pat Cummins, who has done an excellent job for Australia in International cricket with his captaincy however, IPL comes with some different challengers so it will be good to see how Pat Cummins leads SRH in the IPL 2024.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">KKR vs SRH IPL 2024:</h2>



Match Between:&nbsp;Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad



Venue:&nbsp;Eden Gardens, Kolkata



Date &amp; Time:&nbsp;March 23rd, 07:30 PM (IST)



Live Streaming Channel/broadcasters:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.jiocinema.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jio Cinema</a>&nbsp;and Star Sports Network



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eden Gardens&nbsp;Pitch Report:</h2>



If we look at past few matches in recent times, Eden Gardens has a good batting track but at the same time, it is heaven for spinners so, they might the game. However, Batting first will be the team's first choice at this venue as wickets get older spinners will dominate the game. The Average per-inning score at this venue is around runs.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eden Gardens Pitch Report Batting or Bowling?</h2>



Generally, The Pitch at Eden Gardens have bowling wickets and it is expected that the pitch curator will also try to make spin-friendly wickets. However, We can expect a decent scoring game between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eden Gardens IPL Records:</h2>



Matches:&nbsp;86



Matches Won by Batting first:&nbsp;35 (40.70%)



Matches Won by Batting Second:&nbsp;51 (59.30%)



Matches Won by Winning Toss Team: 46 (53.49%)



Matches Won by Losing Toss Team: 40 (46.51%)



Average Runs per over:&nbsp;8.30



Average Score Batting 1st:&nbsp;160



Average Score Batting 2nd:&nbsp;170



Highest Team Score:&nbsp;235/4 (CSK)



Lowest Team Score: 49/10 (RCB)



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eden Gardens Cricket Stadium Details:</h2>



<ul>
<li>Eden Gardens&nbsp;has a seating capacity of approx.&nbsp;68,000&nbsp;fans.</li>



<li>&nbsp;It is one of the oldest cricket stadiums in India, As of now Eden Gardens is approx. 160 years old.</li>



<li>&nbsp;The Stadium have two ends namely the Pavilion End and the High Court End</li>



<li>&nbsp;The Ground Dimensions of Eden Gardens: The Side's boundaries are approx. 66-68 meters whereas the front and back are around 75 meters</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eden Gardens Kolkata Weather Forecast:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/03/Eden-Gardens-Weather-Report-Kolkata-for-IPL-2024.jpg" alt="Eden Gardens Pitch Report (Good for Batting or Bowling?) | KKR vs SRH: IPL Records &amp; Stats, Weather Report Kolkata for IPL 2024" class="wp-image-128216" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Eden Gardens Weather Report Kolkata for IPL 2024 | Image Credit: Accuweather.com</figcaption></figure>



As per the reports, The Temperature in Kolkata will be around 35 degrees Celsius during the daytime and it will be around 25 degrees Celsius at night. The Humidity will be approx. 70% whereas no rain is expected during the match and wind speed will be around 24 km/hr.



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(LIVE) KKR vs MI IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders are set to host the visitors Mumbai Indians with an eye to become the first Team to qualify for the TATA IPL 2024 Playoffs. However, the weather hasn't been very promising as the toss has been delayed for two hours. Here we are with the live weather forecast of Kolkata, Rain possibility, and Eden Gardens Pitch Report for KKR vs MI contest.



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Kolkata Knight Riders Playing 11: Philip Salt (wk), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana



Mumbai Indians Playing 11: Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma, Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Anshul Kamboj, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, Nuwan Thushara



Mumbai Indians won the TOSS and opted to bowl first!



09:00 PM- TOSS- Shreyas tossed up the coin. Hardik calls for Heads- Heads it is. 



Danny Morrison in on the pitch for pitch report: "This is Pitch number 5. The similar one where SRH played against the home side. The home side won the high-scoring game by 4 runs and expect a similar run-fair today. 67m and 62m side boundaries, 75m to the straight. The moisture and humidity in the air and cool degrees can help the pacers with the new ball" 



08:45 PM- Good News! The Match is set to start at 09:15 PM and the match is reduced to 16 overs on each side.



08:28 PM- The drying rollers are rolling all over the ground and they are quick on their work. The ground looks much more ready now.



08:15 PM- The rain has delayed the proceedings and umpires will have a look at the playing surface at 8:45 PM IST. Stay Tuned!



Amid the excellent efforts made by the ground staff, the KKR vs MI game was halted by the rain. Eden Gardens is one of only a few cricket grounds that have availability to cover up the full ground so that there is almost no delay due to the wet outfield.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="kkr-vs-mi-kolkata-weather-forecast">KKR vs MI: Kolkata Weather Forecast</h2>



KKR vs MI | Match 60 of TATA IPL 2024 is scheduled on May 11 (Saturday) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The toss was initially scheduled for 7:00 PM IST but has been delayed due to rain and a wet outfield. 



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As weather.com suggested, it was an overcast and windy day with a small window of rain in the evening. As expected, the rain interrupted the proceedings of the match by delaying the toss. The temperature of India's Kolkata city will stay at 27?C for the most part of the night.



There was about a 70% chance of rain in the evening but now it has dropped below 20%. Humidity is in a higher range, hovering around 90%+. Winds will gust toward the southeast at the speed of ~16kmph during the night.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="eden-gardens-pitch-report">Eden Gardens Pitch report</h2>



In the IPL, the Eden Gardens surface in Kolkata is renowned for being excellent for batting. The flat surface and steady bounce make it easier for batters to play their strokes. Moreover, the boundaries are pretty small. Due is out of the question because of the clouds overhead.



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(LIVE) KKR vs MI Weather Forecast, Kolkata Rain Prediction, Eden Gardens Pitch Report IPL 2024

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It has been a great year for India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, as he has been at the top of his game and has proved it in all three formats. The ace pacer played a big role in India's T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, winning the Player of the Tournament award. Bumrah has taken the most wickets in 2024 across all three formats.
But his best came in the red-ball cricket, where he has taken most wickets in 2024. That is why Cricket Australia (CA) has honored him and picked him as the captain of the Test XI of 2024. Interestingly, CA has not picked Pat Cummins and has picked Bumrah to lead the team.
CA has picked three English players, two each from Australia, India, and New Zealand, and a player each from South Africa and Sri Lanka. Apart from Bumrah, the Indian opener Yashavi Jaiswal also features in the exclusive Best Test XI by Cricket Australia.
<h2>Jasprit Bumrah picked as captain to lead Best Test XI of 2024 by Cricket Australia</h2>
Indian ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah led India in the first game of the ongoing BGT series in Perth and played a crucial role in winning. Hence, CA has picked Bumrah to lead this exclusive Test XI. The 31-year-old has taken 71 wickets in just 13 games at an average of 14.92 and a strike rate of 30.16, with five fifers.
Jaiswal and Ben Duckett have been picked to open the innings. Both left-handers had a tremendous year. Jaiswal has scored 1478 runs and is the second-highest scorer in 2024, while Duckett has scored 1149 and is below Jaiswal at three for this year. Former English captain Joe Root, who is leading the run scoring chart with 1556 runs in 17 tests, is picked to bat at no. 3.
<h2>Harry Brook to lead the middle-order batting in the Best Test XI by Cricket Australia</h2>
The middle order is filled with some exceptional performers. Harry Brook, who was the No. 1 ranked test batter, has scored 1100 runs this year in just 12 games with four centuries, including a triple hundred, and is at No. 4. He is followed by New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra, who has 984 runs in 12 tests.
At no. 6, Sri Lanka's emerging star Kamindu Mendis, who became one of the fastest to reach 1000 test runs. Mendis has scored 1049 runs in just nine tests, with five centuries and three half-centuries. Australia's Alex Carey is picked as the wicketkeeper, who has scored 440 runs in nine tests.
Bumrah will lead the team. The other two pacers are England's Gus Atkinson and New Zealand's Matt Henry. Atkinson has taken 52 wickets in 11 tests, while Henry has taken 48 wickets in nine tests. South Africa's Keshav Maharaj is the only spinner in the team, who has 35 wickets in seven tests.
Cricket Australia's Best Test XI of 2024: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Rachin Ravindra, Harry Brook, Kamindu Mendis, Alex Carey (wk), Matt Henry, Jasprit Bumrah, Josh Hazlewood, Keshav Maharaj
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Cricket Australia announced the Best Test XI of 2024, picking two Indian players. Jasprit Bumrah has been picked as the captain of the team.

Cummins dropped as Jasprit Bumrah to lead as Cricket Australia released Best Test XI of 2024

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Rohit Sharma, the current captain of the Indian Cricket Team is set to take the big decision of retiring from Test Cricket following the conclusion of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series versus the Australians. According to a media report, Rohit will be taking a big decision regarding his career after the conclusion of the ongoing series. 
Let us tell you that the Men in Blue have failed to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, a series which the Indians have won on the previous four occasions. On the other hand, the personal performance of the 37-year-old with the bat have been poor too, managing to score just 31 runs in five innings versus the Aussies in the current edition of the BGT. 
According to the news report of Times of India, the top officials of thr BCCI and the National Team selectors have already talked to Rohit and it looks like the 'Hitman' will not be changing his decision of retiring. While the date of his retirement has not been revealed yet, some news reports suggest that the 37-year-old will be taking the tough decision after the conclusion of the Sydney Test-Match. 
If the two time WTC runners-up manage to qualify for the 2023-25 WTC Final, then Rohit can carry on as the captain of the team for some more time and he will most likely have a discussion with the selectors regarding staying on as the skipper. 
Following the team's defeat in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test, the Indian captain was deeply hurt by the defeat. On one hand, elite seamer Jasprit Bumrah has single handedly dismissed Australian batters 30 times in the ongoing series while Rohit on the other hand, has managed to amass just 31 runs. It's possible that the retirement of the 'Hitman' is not that far but he won't be moving away from Red-ball Cricket without fighting back in the Sydney Test-Match.
<h2>What did Indian Captain Rohit Sharma say following the team's embarrassing defeat in Melbourne? </h2>
The Indian Team fell to an embarrassing 184 runs defeat in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match versus the Australians and this defeat meant that the home team have taken a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. After the defeat, Skipper Rohit Sharma that there are many things that are not happening according to his wishes. He also said that this defeat is mentally disturbing. 
"It's evident that we have had a few unfavorable-outcomes, and as captain, I find this disheartening. Many of the things I'm attempting to do as a batter are not working out and it's upsetting to the mind," the Indian captain said.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/mitchell-starc-ruled-out-of-sydney-test-australian-coach-makes-a-big-revelation-ahead-of-5th-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mitchell Starc ruled out of Sydney Test? Australian coach makes a big revelation ahead of 5th Test</a>

A dejected Rohit Sharma walks back to the dugout after getting dismissed for yet another low score in the BGT 2024 series | Image: Associated Press

Reportedly, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has decided to retire from Test Cricket and the announcement is likely to be made by the BCCI after the end of the Sydney Test-Match versus the Australians.

Team India: Captain Rohit Sharma decides to retire from Tests, BCCI likely to make an announcement soon

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The Indian Men's National Cricket Team is currently in Australia where they are taking part in the 2024-25 edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Post the conclusion of the Australian tour, they will head back to Indian where they will be participating in a limited-overs Bilateral Series versus England, which will consist of five T20 International contests and three One Day International games. 
Ahead of England's tour of India, a big update has come out regarding the three-match One Day International series and it says that the duo of Virat Kohli &amp; Rohit Sharma are not going play in the Odds versus the Three Lions. Besides these two players, elite seamer Jasprit Bumrah will also miss the ODI series. 
The One-Day International series versus the Three Lions is the Men in Blue's final series before the commencement of 2025 Champions Trophy and this series will be acting as a preparatory ground for the 2023 ODI World Cup runners-up. 
The White Ball assignment versus the Jos Buttler-led team will start from the 22nd of January, 2025 with the five-match Twenty-Twenty series. Then the 50-overs event of three games will kick off from the 6th of February, 2025.
It's worth noting that both Virat &amp; Rohit have retired from the shortest format of the game and both will be seen playing in just the One-Day International matches but now that seems very unlikely too.
According to a news report of Sports Tak, the trip of Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli &amp; Rohit Sharma will be missing the England ODI series due to the workload-management policy of the BCCI. Bumrah will also be absent from the England T20 International series. However, official updates regarding the trio's participation are yet to be revealed. 
<h2>The 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy will commence from the 19th of February</h2>
Let us tell you that the 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy will kick off from the 19th of February, 2025. On the other hand, the white ball series between England and India will end on the 12th of February. Champions Trophy (CT) will be played under the 'Hybrid-Model' policy.
While Pakistan will be acting as the host country of the tournament, the Men in Blue will be playing their CT fixtures in the city of Dubai, UAE. If the Rohit Sharma-led team manage to qualify for the knock out rounds and advance to the final too, then one Semi-Final and the all-important Final will be played in the Dubai Cricket Stadium.
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India's Jasprit Bumrah (R) celebrates with teammate Virat Kohli (C) and captain Rohit Sharma after taking the wicket of Australia's captain Pat Cummins during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match between India and Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai | Image: Getty Images

The Trio of Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma are set to miss the England ODI series ahead of Champions Trophy 2025

IND vs ENG: Kohli and Rohit set to miss the England ODI series ahead of Champions Trophy 2025

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IND vs AUS: India are the current holder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, as they have won the last four editions and have a great record. Australia won the last BGT trophy back in 2014-15, but it looks like the long wait is all set to come to an end. After an emphatic win at the MCG, Australia are leading by 2-1.
They just need to win or draw the final test, which will help them to win the BGT trophy and also to qualify for the World Test Championship 2023-25 final. Australia have had great performance so far, and everyone has chipped in with valuable contributions.
The fifth and final test is all set to begin on January 3, 2025, at the Sydney Cricket Ground. However, ahead of the final game, Australia might suffer a big blow. Ace pacer Mitchell Starc can miss the game due to a fitness issue.
<h2>IND vs AUS 5th Test: "Mitchell Starc is carrying something of some description"- Australian head coach Andrew McDonald</h2>
Australia had to find the replacement for Josh Hazlewood when he was ruled out ahead of the MCG test. Though they had Scott Boland, who did pretty well. But they can have a big headache if Mitchell Starc also gets ruled out of the final test. Australian head coach Andrew McDonald is optimistic about Starc's availability for the SCG test.
The 34-year-old looked in discomfort during the Boxing Day Test in the second innings. He left the field during Day 3 due to a niggle and was seen stretching his back a few times in India's second innings as well. However, the pacer kept pushing hard and played a crucial role in Australia's victory. He took the wicket of Virat Kohli in the second innings and bowled consistently with a good speed of over 140 km/h.
His inclusion is still a question, and McDonald said, "Clearly, Starc is carrying something of some description. We’ll assess that. There was clearly a bit of discomfort early in his spells, but once he warmed up, he seemed relatively free. His ball speeds were good."
Notably, Australia have the option to go for Sean Abbott and Jhye Richardson if Starc gets unfit for the final game. These two pacers are with the team as backup options. Australia are one win away from regaining the BGT trophy and qualifying for the WTC final. So, they need Starc fully fit and at his best for the final game.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-changes-india-must-make-to-win-the-scg-test-to-retain-the-border-gavaskar-trophy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">3 changes India must make to win the SCG Test to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy</a>

Mitchell Starc was seen in discomfort while bowling in the Boxing Day Test. He had a niggle, and his participating in the final test at the SCG is in doubt.

Mitchell Starc ruled out of Sydney Test? Australian coach makes a big revelation ahead of 5th Test

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The finalists of both World Test Championship cycles in the history of Test cricket—once the number-one ranked team for a long time before the home series against New Zealand and a side brimming with some of the finest red-ball cricketing talent—have suffered as many as 11 batting collapses in their last 14 innings.
If we set aside a few individual performances from these 14 innings, the overall display as a unit reveals two more poor performances. Not to mention, India managed to win just one Test out of those seven, and that too only when the entire top order fired up and put up substantial runs.
The most disheartening aspect is that India faltered against New Zealand at home, on pitches they themselves had chosen to play on. New Zealand, on the other hand, executed their plans and tactics flawlessly, adapting brilliantly to subcontinent conditions. They not only outplayed India but also delivered a resounding statement by securing a 3-0 whitewash in the Test series on Indian soil.
Following the home humiliation, India embarked on their tour of Australia for the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy and started on a high note, winning the first Test in Perth. Despite being bowled out for just 150 in the first innings, a brilliant 161 from Jaiswal and an unbeaten century from Kohli (100*) secured a memorable victory for India.
While Indian bowling, led by Jasprit Bumrah, has delivered consistently and performed satisfactorily, the same cannot be said for the batting lineup, which continues to struggle with inconsistency.

The second innings at Perth was the last time Indian batting displayed solidity. In the pink-ball Test at Adelaide, the team suffered a double collapse, resulting in a defeat. At Brisbane, KL Rahul, Jadeja, and Akash Deep were the only players to score above 20, highlighting the lack of form and consistency within the batting order.
The latest disappointment came in Melbourne, where the story was no different. Despite promising starts, the batters threw away their wickets, leading to yet another collapse. Jaiswal, however, continued his excellent form and proved to be the lone bright spot in an otherwise dismal batting performance, fully deserving the bit of luck that came his way.
<h2>Things Going Wrong With Indian Batting</h2>
<h3>Out of Form Captain</h3>
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Rohit Sharma, the Indian Test Captain, is just out of the knick and it looks like he is out of the mindset he used to have. If we talk on his numbers in the Border Gavaskar trophy 2024-25, he has scored only 31 runs in the three tests of the series. His total runs in the series are just one more than Jasprit Bumrah's wickets in the series.
The runs simply aren’t coming. While the statistics might provide material for laughs and social media memes, on a serious note, they paint a grim picture of Rohit as a batter. Not only has he struggled with his form, but his performance as a Test captain has also been far from tactically sound or proactive. The prolonged lean patch has seemingly further impacted his decision-making, compounding the issues for both himself and the team
<h3>Virat and the fifth Stump Love Affair</h3>
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‘Modern-day greats will figure out their way… you know… path,’ Rohit Sharma said with a smile when asked about Kohli's tendency to chase the fifth-stump ball ahead of the Boxing Day Test. Ironically, in both innings at the MCG, Kohli was dismissed chasing deliveries outside the off-stump, proving that the issue remains unresolved.
There seems to be a clear pattern emerging for both Kohli and Rohit, and opposing teams now know exactly how to send them back to the pavilion. The Australians, in particular, are enjoying testing Virat Kohli's patience, and it hasn’t taken much effort to reap the rewards. At this point, even someone like Mitch Marsh could dismiss Kohli by consistently bowling on the fourth or fifth stump line.
This issue needs to be addressed urgently. Kohli has earned his place among the greats over the years, but now it’s time for him to show how he can adapt and overcome this persistent fifth-stump vulnerability.
<h3>Rishabh Pant Being Over Aggressive </h3>
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Pant, known for his fearless and attacking style, has played key roles in many of India's victories. Yet, his tendency to go for high-risk shots has led to untimely dismissals, one of the most notable being a poor judgment call during the Melbourne Cricket Ground match, where he attempted an ill-conceived scoop shot.
Pant is putting in significant effort to get those valuable starts, and he’s been successful in doing so. But his aggressive instincts often take over, causing his well-earned starts to end in unfortunate dismissals.
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India’s recent struggles in Test cricket reflect inconsistent batting, with key players like Kohli and Rohit failing to find form. Despite strong individual performances, persistent issues, especially against Australia, remain unresolved.

India’s Test cricket woes continue with inconsistent batting and decision-making, despite individual brilliance, especially against Australia’s relentless pressure.

What's Wrong With India's Batting in Recent Times? Indepth Analysis Featuring Border-Gavaskar Trophy

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India’s men’s cricket team has been playing a lot of cricket throughout the year. Add to it the Indian Premier League (not international cricket), and their schedule becomes extremely hectic. They are rounding off an eventful 2024 with the Boxing Day Test match at the iconic MCG in Australia, and 2025 has bigger challenges for them.
The year will start with the New Year Test at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_Cricket_Ground">Sydney Cricket Ground </a>(SCG) for team India in January. This match will end their ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) cycle as well. Soon after returning from the Australia tour, India will face England at home for eight white-ball matches.
The two teams will lock horns in five T20Is and three one-day internationals from January 22 to February 12. A week later, the Men in Blue will be in action in the ICC Champions Trophy, where they will play their matches in Dubai, with the final scheduled for March 9. The official hosts of the tournament are Pakistan, but the competition will be played in a hybrid model as per the latest agreement.
<h2 dir="ltr">What will Team India do after the IPL?</h2>
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Team India's schedule in 2025 (Image Credit: X)

The Indian team will not play international cricket until the last week of May after the Champions Trophy due to the IPL. In June, if qualified, India’s Test team will play in the WTC Final, which is currently scheduled to be played from June 11 to 15 at Lord’s in London.
In the same month, India’s five-match Test series against England away from home will also commence. This series will also mark the start of the new WTC cycle for both teams and will be played from June 20 to August 4.
As per the Future Tour Program released for 2023–27, India is also slated to tour Bangladesh for a white-ball series in August. At home, India will also host the West Indies and South Africa for two Test matches each from October to December. Moreover, India will yet again tour Australia for a white-ball series (3 ODIs and 5 T20Is). However, the schedule for all these series and tours is yet to be announced officially.
There is a possibility of adding a couple more series to the roster, as there is currently nothing on the team schedule for September. But looking at the confirmed schedule, the Champions Trophy, WTC Final (if qualified), and the Test tour of England are certainly massive challenges for India next year.

<h2 dir="ltr">What about the Indian women’s team?</h2>
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Indian Women's full schedule in 2025 (Image Credit: X)

The Indian women’s team ended 2024 with a 3-0 ODI series win over the West Indies at home. However, the same questions persisted for them in both white-ball formats as the wait for ICC silverware continued. The team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, were knocked out of the T20 World Cup in the group stage. As far as their schedule in 2025 is concerned, the Women in Blue will be in action in January against Ireland. The two teams will lock horns in the three-match ODI series from January 10 to 15.
India’s U19 Women’s team will also be in action in the T20 World Cup from January 18 to February 2 in Malaysia. The Indian players will be in action in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) after that. However, as of now, the Indian women’s team has no schedule confirmed till May.
In June, they are scheduled to tour England for five T20Is and three ODIs from June 28 to July 22.

<h2 dir="ltr">Indian men’s team schedule in 2025</h2>

January-February
3 T20Is and 5 ODIs vs England at home
Jan 22 – 1st T20I
Jan 25 – 2nd T20I
Jan 28 – 3rd T20I
Jan 31 – 4th T20I
Feb 02 – 5th T20I
Feb 6 – 1st ODI
Feb 9 – 2nd ODI
Feb 12 – 3rd ODI
February-March
ICC Champions Trophy
June
WTC Final (if qualified, from June 11 to 15) 
June-August
5 Tests vs England (away)
June 20 – June 24 – 1st Test
July 2 – July 6 – 2nd Test
July 10 – July 14 – 3rd Test
July 23 – July 27 – 4th Test
July 31 – August 4 – 5th Test
August
3 ODIs and 3 T20Is vs Bangladesh (away)
October
2 Tests vs West Indies (home)
October-November
3 ODIs and 5 T20Is vs Australia (away)
November-December 2025
2 Tests, 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is vs South Africa (home)

<h2 dir="ltr">Indian Women’s team schedule in 2025</h2>

January
3 ODIs vs Ireland (home)
Jan 10 – 1st ODI
Jan 12 – 2nd ODI
Jan 15 – 3rd ODI
January-February
U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia
June-July
5 T20Is and 3 ODIs vs England (away)
June 28 – 1st T20I
July 1 – 2nd T20I
July 4 – 3rd T20I
July 9 – 4th T20I
July 12 – 5th T20I
July 16 - 1st ODI
July 19 – 2nd ODI
July 22 – 3rd ODI

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A look at India's schedule across formats in 2025 (Image Credit: X)

India’s men’s cricket team has been playing a lot of cricket throughout the year. Add to it the Indian Premier League (not international cricket), and their schedule becomes extremely hectic. Let's see what awaits them in 2025.

India will begin 2025 with the SCG test; a look at India's schedule across formats in 2025

India cricket team’s schedule in 2025

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The performance of the Indian Cricket Team in 2024 has been mixed. While they lifted the T20 World Cup trophy for the 2nd time after a long gap of 17 years, they also suffered a humiliating 3-0 home series whitewash versus New Zealand. This defeat meant that they had to suffer their first Test-Series defeat on home soil after 12 years.
Currently, the Men in Blue are in Australia where they are taking part in the 2024-25 edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. But, the Mighty Australians have the upper hand as they are leading the series by a margin of 2-1.
<h3>How many Test-Matches will the Indian team play in 2025? </h3>
Against which teams will the Men in Blue lock horns in Test Cricket next year i.e 2025? They will be kicking off 2025 with the Sydney Test-Match versus the Kangaroos. This test will be played between Australia and India from the 3rd of January onwards. If the Rohit Sharma-led team manages to book their ticket for the 2023-25 WTC Final, then they will get the chance to play yet another Test-Match in 2025.
Post this, the Blue Army will embark on the Tour of England where they will be taking part in a five-match Test-Series. This series will also kick off the team's 2025-27 WTC cycle.
In short, the Blue Army will be taking part in a total of 10 Test Cricket contests in 2025 and it may increase to 11 if they qualify for the WTC Final.
<h2>The Indian Team will play Test-Matches in 2025 versus these teams</h2>
The five-match Test-Series versus the Three Lions will be the first one of the year for the Indians. Post the conclusion of the England tour, Rohit Sharma and CO will lock horns versus the West Indies in a home two-match series. 
Once that series is over, they will then play their final Test-Series of the year versus the Proteas which will be once again a two-match one. This particular Bilateral Test series will be played on Indian-soil.
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Indian players celebrate the dismissal of Australian captain Pat Cummins in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test | Image: Getty Images

Team India's full Test Cricket schedule in 2025

Indian Cricket: Team India's full Test Cricket schedule in 2025, they will face these teams

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After suffering a humiliating defeat versus the Australian Cricket Team in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match, a lot of questions have started to raise on the duo of Rohit Sharma &amp; Virat Kohli. It's believed that both the players will retire from the longest format of the game post the conclusion of the ongoing 2024-25 BGT series but, have both of them really made up their mind to retire? 
Will the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy versus the Australia be the final Test-Series of Rohit and Virat? Former Indian Cricketer and Head-Coach has made a big prediction on this matter. 
<h2>'Kohli still has 3-4 years of Cricket left in him but...'</h2>
Ravi Shastri believes that the legendary Virat Kohli still has three to four years of Cricket left in him, but Rohit Sharma on the other hand is struggling with poor form and technique in red-ball Cricket. Therefore, the Indian captain needs to start thinking about his future. 
He said, "I feel that he (Virat) will carry on playing Cricket for a few more years. Forget the manner in which he's getting dismissed or other things, I feel he will play for atleast three-four years. As far as Rohit is concerned, he needs to take the tough decision. His footwork is not the same anymore".
<h2>What's going on with Indian skipper Rohit Sharma? </h2>
Regarding the poor form of Rohit Sharma in Test Cricket, Shastri said that he probably takes a lot of time while executing his shots at times. So he should take a big call after the ens of this series versus Australia. 
Apart from this, the former Indian Heach Coach also pointed fingers towards the problems in Rohit's batting-technique, especially in the way he moves his front-foot. He said, "We all have witnessed many times in this current series that his front-foot is not going towards the ball as it's supposed to. He needs to find a way to overcome these problems otherwise he needs to move away from Red Ball Cricket".
It will be interesting to see what kind of a decision both Kohli and Sharma take in regards to their future in the longest format of the game. 
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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma of India chatting with each other in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match | Image: X (Tanuj Singh)

Former Indian Head Coach Ravi Shastri has given a big statement regarding the future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Test Cricket

IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will retire! Former Indian  Head Coach makes a big prediction

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On this day i.e 30th of December, in 2014, Indian Cricket Team's prominent skipper MS Dhoni announced his decision to retire from Test-Cricket midway through the 2014-15 Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India. 
The 2014 Boxing-Day Test-Match at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) witnessed Dhoni's final appearance in the white jersey of Team India while the introduction of Lokesh Rahul was also witnessed in the red-ball format. 
The 2014 Boxing-Day Test ended in a draw with neither sides able to secure the win but both of them showcased exceptional level of performances. Former Australian skipper Steven Smith played an outstanding knock of 192 runs in the 1st inning, while the duo of Rahane and Kohli steadied the sinking ship of the Indians by getting involved in a massive 262-run partnership for the 4th wicket.
The former played a sublime knock of 147 runs in 171 deliveries while the latter was even better scoring 169 runs in 272 deliveries before getting dismissed off the bowling of the legendary Mitchell Johnson. 
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Talking about MSD, he played a decent inning of 24 runs which was an unbeaten one and it also proved to be his final one in the five-day format. While the Indians played well and were in search of their maiden BGT series victory on Australian soil, the dream didn't get achieved at that time as the Kangaroos showcased some brilliant level of Cricket and sealed the series by a margin of 2-0.
Talking about the record of MSD's captaincy in Tests, he helped the Men in Blue win the Test Mace twice under his leadership and he kept the team highly competitive in the five-day format. He led the Indian Team in 60 Test-Matches, securing wins in 27 games, 15 draws and 18 defeats. He had a winning percentage of 45% as the captain of the Indian Team in red-ball Cricket. 
In terms of personal stats, Dhoni managed to score a total of 4,876 runs in 90 Tests with the help of six magnificent centuries and 33 fifties. 
Post his retirement from the longest format of the game, MSD continued to represent the Men in Blue in limited overs formats and played his last matches in One Day International and T20 Internationals in 2019 before calling it a day on the 15th of August, 2020
The Veteran wicket keeper batsman continues to play in the best T20 league in the world of Cricket i.e the IPL for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He has helped them lift the IPL Trophy five times under his leadership.
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MS Dhoni of India leaves the field on day five of the Third Test match between Australia and India at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 30, 2014 | Image: Getty Images

The legendary Indian Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni played his last test-match on this day in 2014

On this day in 2014, the legendary MS Dhoni played his final test and retired from the longest format of the game

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Australia skipper Pat Cummins has come with a massive statement on Jasprit Bumrah after the win against India in the fourth Test of the series. He said that he had no empathy for the vice-captain of the Indian cricket team for not winning the game despite giving his best. 
India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been one of the main reasons why the team has been putting in a great fight in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The premier fast bowler has given his best with the ball, and the same was the case in the Melbourne Test. 
Jasprit Bumrah yet again single-handedly carried the bowling lineup of the team. He hardly got any support from others as he was seen bowling his heart out. Since there was no support from others, he had to bowl again and again which took a lot out of him. 
Jasprit Bumrah picked up four wickets in the first innings and then followed it with five wickets in the second innings. His exceptional effort with the ball was the massive reason behind India making a comeback in the match giving them a chance to draw and even win the match. 
Jasprit Bumrah, who bowled 53 overs in the match, unfortunately ended on the losing side as Australia won the game by the massive margin of 184 runs. With this win, they took a 2-1 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 with one game to go.
<h2>"Empathy? Not too much, no - Pat Cummins on Jasprit Bumrah</h2>
Pat Cummins was in awe of Jasprit Bumrah, saying that he is the most influential Indian player. He claimed that the fast bowler has been troubling them a lot in the series and is a big threat to them. Speaking to reporters, he explained: 
"Yeah, he's, you know, obviously a really good bowler in great form. You know, he's been their most influential player. He's made it difficult for us at times. You know, I thought all their bowlers bowled really well yesterday. 
"Again, I don't think the pitch was doing too much, but they made it really tough for us and toiled hard. So I thought, yeah, they all bowled quite well. You know, he, in particular, poses the biggest threat."
Pat Cummins was also asked by one of the reporters if he feels empathy for Jasprit Bumrah losing after such a game. Replying to this, he said: "Empathy? Not too much, no." 
Jasprit Bumrah notably is the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The premier Indian pacer has picked 30 wickets in the series and would want to add more to his tally.
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Australia skipper Pat Cummins has come with a massive statement on Jasprit Bumrah after the win against India in the fourth Test of the series