The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the schedule for Afghanistan’s Multi-Format Tour of India 2026. This tour, featuring a one-off Test and a three-match ODI series, will take place in June 2026.
Key Highlights of the Series
Test Cricket Returns to New Chandigarh: The tour kicks off at the newly inaugurated stadium in Punjab, which is quickly becoming a favorite for international fixtures.
ODI Series Across India: The white-ball leg travels from the scenic mountains of Dharamshala to the spin-friendly tracks of Chennai.
Recent Encounter: In the U19 World Cup 2026 held earlier this year (February), the India U19 team defeated Afghanistan in a record-breaking semi-final chase to reach their 10th final.
Team Context: This will be Afghanistan’s first major tour under their new leadership following the departure of head coach Jonathan Trott after the T20 World Cup in early 2026.