India's action-packed cricket calendar: A glance at Men in Blue's FTP 2024

As cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the unfolding drama on the field, let's take a look at this year's Future Tour Program (FTP) for the Indian men's cricket team, offering a thrilling lineup of over 20 international matches in addition to the highly anticipated T20 World Cup 2024.

Team India's FTP 2024

The cricketing year will kick-off with a challenging Test match against South Africa on foreign soil. It is the second Test of their two-match series that began in December 2023. The battle promises to be intense as India faces a formidable opponent in a bid to level the contest and avoid a series loss. 

The action will continue with a blockbuster five-match Test series against England, with Indian soil playing host to this cricketing extravaganza. The battle between the bat and ball will unfold across stadiums in a clash that is sure to captivate cricket fans worldwide.

All eyes will be on India as they venture into the T20 World Cup 2024, set to take place in the cricketing hotbeds of the West Indies and the USA. The shortest format of the game will witness a showcase of talent, strategy, and nail-biting encounters as teams vie for T20 supremacy.

Post the T20 World Cup, India heads to Sri Lanka for a limited-overs extravaganza. A three-match ODI series followed by as many T20I games will undoubtedly add a dynamic flavor to the cricketing calendar. The subcontinent rivalry reignites as India faces Bangladesh in a home series comprising two Test matches and three T20Is. The battles promise excitement, showcasing the skills and determination of both teams.

The cricketing spotlight will then shift to the home turf once again as India will lock horns with New Zealand in a three-match Test series. The year will reach its climax with a monumental five-match Test series against Australia on their home soil. The rivalry between these cricketing giants will undoubtedly be a fitting end to what promises to be a cricket-filled year. 

• India vs South Africa (2 Tests - Away) - -December-January
• India vs England (5 Tests - Home) - January-February
• T20 World Cup (West Indies and USA) - June
• India vs Sri Lanka (3 ODIs and 3 T20Is - Away) - July
• India vs Bangladesh (2 Tests and 3 T20Is - Home) - September-October
• India vs New Zealand (3 Tests - Home) - October-November
• India vs Australia (5 Tests - Away) - December-January