India will have a hectic playing schedule over the next one year, which features as many as 15 Tests apart from several ODIs beginning with the triseries against Bangladesh in the first week of June. The Bangladesh tournament also features Pakistan and will be held after the conclusion of the inaugural IPL on May 31. India would also take part in the Asia Cup in Pakistan from June 24, follow which they undertake a tour of Sri Lanka to play three Tests and five ODIs till Aug 30. Then the team goes to Pakistan again for the ICC Champions Trophy, from September 8 to 28. Next, India will host Australia for a four-Test series, to be played at Bangalore, Mohali, New Delhi and Nagpur, from Oct 9 to Nov 10. England will play seven ODIs and two Tests against India, which will end on December 23. From Jan 4 to Feb 20 next year, India will visit Pakistan for three Tests and five ODIs, before touring New Zealand from February 26 to April 15 to play three Tests and five ODIs.
Following is the schedule from June, 2008 to April 2009:
First week of June : Triseries in Bangladesh/India/Pakistan.
June 24: Asia Cup begins in Pakistan.
July 15 to Aug 30 : Tour of Sri Lanka for three Tests/5 ODIs.
Sept 8 to 28 : ICC Champions Trophy at Pakistan.
Oct 9 to Nov 10: Australia to tour India for four Tests at Bangalore, Mohali, New Delhi and Nagpur.
Nov to December 23: England tour of India for seven ODIs and two Tests.
2009: Jan 4 to Feb 20: India to tour Pakistan for three Tests and 5 ODIs.
Feb 26 to Apr 15 : India to tour New Zealand 3 Tests, 5 ODIs.
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