From defending the T20 World Cup at home to grueling overseas tours, the India cricket calendar 2026 is a high-stakes marathon. Here’s every date, venue, and what it means for Rohit’s men.
With the T20I series poised at 2–1, India looks to seal a morale-boosting victory over South Africa in the 5th T20I at Ahmedabad amid injury concerns over Shubman Gill and poor form from Suryakumar Yadav.
After dense fog forced the cancellation of the 4th India vs South Africa T20I in Lucknow, the UPCA has announced a 100% refund for all ticket holders—online and offline—with clear instructions for claiming your money.
Fans who braved the fog for the India vs South Africa T20I in Lucknow were left empty-handed—and now face a bureaucratic maze for refunds. While BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirms reimbursements will happen, he’s clear: the BCCI isn’t paying. So who is—and how do you get your money back?
Thousands of fans traveled for miles—and some even sold sacks of wheat—to witness the 4th T20I between India and South Africa in Lucknow, only to see it called off without a ball bowled due to dense fog. The emotional and financial toll has reignited criticism of winter cricket in North India.
The IPL 2026 calendar is finally set, running from March 26 to May 31. But a major question mark hangs over the opening match at Bengaluru’s iconic Chinnaswamy Stadium, pending crucial government clearance.