Archive · 25 Jul 2026
India May Play Nine White-Ball Matches Before Asian Games
India might play nine white-ball cricket matches in September before the Asian Games.
Afghanistan wants to play a T20I series in New Delhi, while Bangladesh hopes to host a series with three ODIs and three T20Is.
Both series are planned before the Asian Games and India's home series against the West Indies.
The Afghanistan series will be broadcast on FanCode and potentially Zee or Sony Sports.
India may play nine white-ball matches in September before the Asian Games.
Afghanistan proposed a T20I series in New Delhi for September 13, 15, and 17.
Bangladesh proposed a white-ball series from September 1 to 13, including three ODIs and three T20Is.
The Afghanistan series will be broadcast on FanCode, with potential TV rights for Zee and Sony Sports.
The Asian Games start on September 24, and India's home series against the West Indies begins on September 27.
- Who
- India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh
- What
- Proposed cricket series
- When
- September 2026
- Where
- New Delhi (Afghanistan series), Bangladesh (Bangladesh series)
- Why
- To play white-ball matches before the Asian Games
Afghanistan's Proposal
Bangladesh's Proposal
Series Timing
Afghanistan's Proposal
Afghanistan proposed a T20I series in New Delhi for September 13, 15, and 17.
Bangladesh's Proposal
Bangladesh proposed a white-ball series from September 1 to 13, including three ODIs and three T20Is.
Series Location
Afghanistan's Proposal
Afghanistan proposed hosting the series in New Delhi due to their inability to host matches at home.
Bangladesh's Proposal
Bangladesh proposed hosting the series in their home country.
Broadcast Rights
Afghanistan's Proposal
FanCode secured digital rights, with Zee and Sony Sports as potential TV broadcasters.
Bangladesh's Proposal
No specific details on broadcast rights mentioned for Bangladesh series.
- Proposed Afghanistan Series Dates
- September 13, 15, 17
- Proposed Bangladesh Series Dates
- September 1 to 13
- Afghanistan Series Venue
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
- Bangladesh Series Format
- Three ODIs and three T20Is
- Asian Games Start Date
- September 24
- India's Home Series Against West Indies
- Starting September 27
- Broadcast Rights for Afghanistan Series
- FanCode (digital), Zee and Sony Sports (potential TV broadcasters)