India will host Australia in a marquee five-match collection early subsequent yr however a number of of the nation’s conventional Take a look at venues haven’t been chosen to stage considered one of cricket’s fiercest rivalries on this format of the sport.
Nagpur will host the primary match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from January 21, adopted by assessments in Chennai, Guwahati, Ranchi and Ahmedabad, the Indian cricket board mentioned on Thursday.
Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru weren’t allotted matches regardless of being established check facilities which have traditionally drawn sturdy crowds.
Guwahati shall be internet hosting its second check on the Assam Cricket Affiliation (ACA) Stadium in Barsapara. The japanese Indian metropolis staged its first Take a look at in November 2025, when India performed South Africa.
Ahmedabad, dwelling to the world’s largest cricket venue by capability, has more and more grow to be India’s go-to venue for marquee matches, together with the finals of the ODI (2023) and T20 (2026) World Cups.
Australia maintain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy following their 3-1 victory at dwelling early final yr.
India’s dwelling season will start with eight limited-overs matches towards West Indies in September-October, adopted by three ODIs and as many T20 Internationals towards Sri Lanka.
Zimbabwe will play three ODIs in India in January.
