Team India's 2026 Season Kicks Off: New Zealand Tour Announced!

• Team India begins 2026 with a home series against New Zealand, featuring 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is from January 11-31.
• The series is crucial preparation for the T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, starting February 7.
• ODI matches are scheduled for Vadodara (Jan 11), Rajkot (Jan 14), and Indore (Jan 18).
• T20Is will be played in Nagpur (Jan 21), Raipur (Jan 23), Guwahati (Jan 25), Visakhapatnam (Jan 28), and Thiruvananthapuram (Jan 31).
• The series will be broadcast on Star Sports Network and streamed on Jio Hotstar, offering a cricket feast before the World Cup.

Why It Matters: Team India faces New Zealand in a crucial home series, setting the stage for the T20 World Cup 2026.