Following a long Test series in England, the Indian cricket team is set to continue its busy schedule after this current break with the Asia Cup in September, followed by a two-match Test series against the West Indies at home. After these commitments, Team India will head to Australia for a crucial white-ball series, featuring three ODIs and five T20Is.

This tour holds special significance, as may mark the farewell phase for two of India’s white-ball giants, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who have already announced their retirement from T20I and Test formats.

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Reports suggest that the BCCI is considering a phase without these legendary players, aiming for a fresh start ahead for the 2027 World Cup.

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Before the Australia series, Players will participate in an India A vs Australia A series in India, serving as a warm-up to the international matches. Rohit Sharma is expected to feature in the India A ODI matches to regain match fitness, as he hasn’t played official cricket since IPL 2025.

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Here’s the detailed schedule of the India A vs Australia A series:

India A vs Australia A Series Schedule 2025—

Unofficial Test Matches:

– September 16, 2025

1st Unofficial Test

Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Time: 9:00 AM local / 03:30 AM GMT


– September 23, 2025

2nd Unofficial Test

Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Time: 9:00 AM local / 03:30 AM GMT


Unofficial ODI Matches:

– September 30, 2025

1st Unofficial ODI

Venue: Green Park, Kanpur

Time: 9:00 AM local / 03:30 AM GMT


– October 3, 2025

2nd Unofficial ODI

Venue: Green Park, Kanpur

Time: 9:00 AM local / 03:30 AM GMT


– October 5, 2025

3rd Unofficial ODI

Venue: Green Park, Kanpur

Time: 9:00 AM local / 03:30 AM GMT

This series provides a perfect platform for players to fine-tune their skills ahead of the high-stakes international matches in Australia.

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