India recently lost in a test match against Australia, losing the WTC Championship final in the process. The 2011 World Cup winners were in the same spot in the inaugural tournament, when they lost to New Zealand.
Now, India will be looking to get off to a good start with a tour of the West Indies starting on July 12. The Indian team looks strong with a mix of young and experienced players.
After a month’s break, the Indian cricket team returns to action tomorrow, 12 July 2023, with the first Test match of their all-round tour in the West Indies. This test match will also mark the start of India’s 2023-2025 WTC cycle.
The first test will take place in Dominica from 12 to 16 July, followed by the second in Trinidad from 20 to 24 July. India will be looking to start their WTC cycle in a way. strong as they aim to qualify for the final round of the championship.
West Indies are tough opponents in the Cricket Test but India will be confident of their chances of winning this series. Team India has a strong batting formation, led by Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, and a bowling attack that can knock out 20 hits on any given day.
The West Indies tour will be a challenge for India, but it is also an opportunity for the team to build momentum ahead of the upcoming Test series against Australia. India will be hoping to start their WTC cycle successfully and will be looking to leave behind their recent disappointment in the WTC finals.
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The Indian cricket team has a busy schedule for the next two years, with some top-notch bilateral series against top teams.
Following their recent defeat in the WTC finals, the Rohit Sharma-led team will be looking to recover and regain its status as the world’s best Test team. He will have the opportunity to do so during a tour of South Africa at the end of 2023 and Australia at the end of 2024.
Between the two tours, India will also host Britain for a series of five Tests, Bangladesh for two Tests and New Zealand for three Tests. This series will give India a chance to test their mettle against some of the best teams in the world.
Here is the full list of matches that India will compete in for the right to the WTC 2023-2025 finals:
Series | Fit | day | action place |
India tour to West Indies | first test | From 12 to 16 July 2023 | Windsor Park, Roseau, Dominica |
India tour to West Indies | 2nd check | From 20 to 24 July 2023 | Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad |
India’s South Africa Tour | first test | December 2023 – January 2024 | TBD |
India’s South Africa Tour | 2nd check | December 2023 – January 2024 | TBD |
UK travel to India | first test | January/February 2024 | TBD |
UK travel to India | 2nd check | January/February 2024 | TBD |
UK travel to India | 3rd test | January/February 2024 | TBD |
UK travel to India | 4th test | January/February 2024 | TBD |
UK travel to India | 5th test | January/February 2024 | TBD |
Bangladesh tourism India | first test | September/October 2024 | TBD |
Bangladesh tourism India | 2nd check | September/October 2024 | TBD |
New Zealand tour of India | first test | October/November 2024 | TBD |
New Zealand tour of India | 2nd check | October/November 2024 | TBD |
New Zealand tour of India | 3rd test | October/November 2024 | TBD |
Australia’s India tour 2024-25 | first test | November 2024 – January 2025 | TBD |
Australia’s India tour 2024-25 | 2nd check | November 2024 – January 2025 | TBD |
Australia’s India tour 2024-25 | 3rd test | November 2024 – January 2025 | TBD |
Australia’s India tour 2024-25 | 4th test | November 2024 – January 2025 | TBD |
Australia’s India tour 2024-25 | 5th test | November 2024 – January 2025 | TBD |
The Indian team will also look to defend their title at the T20 World Cup, which will be held in India in 2023. They will have the chance to perfect their preparations for the tournament when they tour Ireland. and Sri Lanka by 2023.
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Source: HIS Education