BCCI Revises Schedule for India’s Home Season 2024-25
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a revised schedule for the Indian men’s cricket team’s home season for 2024-25. The changes primarily involve venue shifts due to ongoing construction and logistical challenges.
Key Changes in the Schedule
- India vs Bangladesh T20I Series:
- The first T20I, originally scheduled for Dharamsala, has been moved to Gwalior due to renovation work at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association’s dressing rooms.
- India vs England T20I Series:
- The venues for the first two T20Is have been swapped. Kolkata will now host the first match, while Chennai will host the second. This change was necessitated due to Kolkata Police’s prior commitments during Republic Day.
Revised Schedule
The revised schedule is as below.
| Bangladesh’s Tour of India, 2024 | |||||||
| S. No. | Date (From) | Date (To) | Time | Match | Venue | ||
| 1 | Thu | 19-Sep-24 | Mon | 23-Sep-24 | 9:30 AM | 1st Test | Chennai |
| 2 | Fri | 27-Sep-24 | Tue | 01-Oct-24 | 9:30 AM | 2nd Test | Kanpur |
| 3 | Sun | 06-Oct-24 | 7:00 PM | 1st T20I | Gwalior | ||
| 4 | Wed | 09-Oct-24 | 7:00 PM | 2nd T20I | Delhi | ||
| 5 | Sat | 12-Oct-24 | 7:00 PM | 3rd T20I | Hyderabad | ||
| England’s Tour of India, 2025 | |||||||
| S. No. | Date (From) | Date (To) | Time | Match | Venue | ||
| 1 | Wed | 22-Jan-25 | 7:00 PM | 1st T20I | Kolkata | ||
| 2 | Sat | 25-Jan-25 | 7:00 PM | 2nd T20I | Chennai | ||
| 3 | Tue | 28-Jan-25 | 7:00 PM | 3rd T20I | Rajkot | ||
| 4 | Fri | 31-Jan-25 | 7:00 PM | 4th T20I | Pune | ||
| 5 | Sun | 02-Feb-25 | 7:00 PM | 5th T20I | Mumbai | ||
| 6 | Thu | 06-Feb-25 | 1:30 PM | 1st ODI | Nagpur | ||
| 7 | Sun | 09-Feb-25 | 1:30 PM | 2nd ODI | Cuttack | ||
| 8 | Wed | 12-Feb-25 | 1:30 PM | 3rd ODI | Ahmedabad | ||
Reasons for the Changes
The primary reasons for the schedule revisions are infrastructural challenges and logistical issues. The BCCI aims to ensure smooth conduct of matches and provide the best possible experience for players and fans.
Impact on the Teams
While the venue changes might disrupt initial plans for teams, they are expected to adapt quickly. Players and support staff will need to acclimatize to different conditions, but the overall impact on the series is likely to be minimal.
The revised schedule is expected to provide a thrilling cricketing experience for fans with high-intensity matches across various formats.
DISCLAIMER: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
