2023 is knocking on your doors, and you know what that means to a cricket enthusiast. You must note down all the upcoming dates for the cricket matches, so your plans don't coincide. It is never a good feeling for cricket fans to choose between dinner plans with their loved ones and a cricket match.
Moreover, if you engage in fantasy cricket games, knowing the upcoming international schedule will help you stay a step ahead. After all, learning team India's international schedule in 2023 is one of the best fantasy cricket tips to help you beat your opponents.
Let's take a look.
International Schedule for the men's team (Home Series)
The BCCI announced the schedule for India's men's team home series against New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and Australia featuring all formats. The home season will have 4 Tests, 9 ODIs, and 6 T20Is. In January, the home series will commence with a 3-match T20I series with Sri Lanka. Read on to know the complete schedule.
● India versus Sri Lanka
Cricketing action is set to start in full swing in the new year as India will host Sri Lanka for a limited overs tour consisting of 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs.
| Venue | Match | Date |
| Mumbai | 1st T20I | 3rd January |
| Pune | 2nd T20I | 5th January |
| Rajkot | 3rd T20I | 7th January |
| Guwahati | 1st ODI | 10th January |
| Kolkata | 2nd ODI | 12th January |
| Trivandrum | 3rd ODI | 15th January |
● India versus New Zealand
Beginning at the end of January, New Zealand will tour India for a limited overs series. They are due to play 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs.
| Venue | Match | Date |
| Hyderabad | 1st ODI | 18th January |
| Raipur | 2nd ODI | 21st January |
| Indore | 3rd ODI | 24th January |
| Ranchi | 1st T20I | 27th January |
| Lucknow | 2nd T20I | 29th January |
| Ahmedabad | 3rd T20I | 1st February |
● India versus Australia
The landmark India versus Australia home series will commence in February 2023, and this will be India's final fixture in the ICC Men's Test World Championship 2021-2023. Currently, the hosts sit in 2nd place, with Australia in the top spot.
The final match of the competition will be played in England at The Oval in June 2023.
| Venue | Match | Date |
| Nagpur | 1st Test | 9th to 13th February |
| Delhi | 2nd Test | 17th to 21st February |
| Dharamshala | 3rd Test | 1st to 5th March |
| Ahmedabad | 4th Test | 9th to 13th March |
| Mumbai | 1st ODI | 17th March |
| Vizag | 2nd ODI | 19th March |
| Chennai | 3rd ODI | 22nd March |
● India versus Australia (September)
After the tournament held between February to March, Australia will return to India to play a 3-match ODI series. This will be in preparation for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.
● ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023
The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 is hosted by India, and the tournament will start from October to November. India will be the sole venue for this tournament; this is the first time ever that this has happened. Moreover, India will be eyeing winning the tournament for the first time since 2011.
● India versus Australia
This is Australia's third tour of India of the year, and there will be a 5-match T20I series and the conclusion of the World Cup. The tournament will be held between November to December 2023.
Internal schedule for the men's team (away series)
● West Indies versus India
India will play a multi-format series in the West Indies after the scheduled break for the 2023 IPL. The series will consist of 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 3 T20Is.
The series is held from July to August 2023.
● Asia Cup 2023
The Asia Cup 2023 will be held by Pakistan for the first time since 2008. However, tensions between the PCB and BCCI have cast doubts over whether the Indian cricket team will travel to Pakistan. Jay Shah, the BCCI secretary and Asia Cricket Council President suggested the tournament be held at a neutral venue.
The venue for this tournament might be UAE, and it will be held between August to September 2023. All Asian countries will participate in this tournament, which will be a long series.
● India versus South Africa
Team India will head to South Africa for the year's final fixtures. In South Africa, the men in blue will play a multi-format series that will spread into the new year. The series will consist of 3 ODIs, 2 Test matches, and 3 T20Is. The tournament will start in December 2023 and continue until January 2024.
So are you excited about the new year and the hard-hitting matches you'll witness? Support the men in blue by participating in fantasy cricket matches so you can be in the heart of the action.
To become a part of the fantasy games, you must install a fantasy cricket app and create your account. Then, go through the list of ongoing and upcoming cricket matches and click enter or participate. Next, create your fantasy team by studying and updating yourself on the players' conditions and physical fitness, and learn about the cricketers included in the squad. Accordingly, you must create your fantasy cricket team and choose the captain and the vice captain prudently.
If your assumptions are correct, you will gain fantasy cricket points. So if your chosen players for your fantasy team perform well on the ground, you will earn points. You can even partake in tournaments and earn cash rewards.
What are you waiting for? Note it down and hope you have a great 2023, filled with cricketing actions.
