The Indian team, by large, will be pleased with the way they played in 2016 – having reached the number one spot in Test cricket and then stayed there until the end of the year.
2017, as is the norm, will be a busy year for Indian cricketers with a lot of matches already scheduled or are in the process of being scheduled.
Here is a look at what’s in store for India in 2017 (subject to change):
| Dates | Series | Matches | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| January, February |
India vs England | 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is | India |
| February, March |
India vs Australia | 4 Tests | India |
| April, May | Indian Premier League | 60 T20s | India |
| June | ICC Champions Trophy | 15 ODIs | England |
| July | West Indies vs India | 5 ODIs, 1 T20I | West Indies |
| July, August |
Sri Lanka vs India | 3 Tests, 5 ODIs, 1 T20I | Sri Lanka |
| October | India vs Australia | 5 ODIs, 1 T20I | India |
| December | South Africa vs India | 4 Tests | South Africa |
NOTE: India are scheduled to host Pakistan in November-December, but due to political tensions between the two countries, it’s very unlikely to take place.