India has multiple cricket teams playing simultaneously across formats

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

India has multiple cricket teams playing simultaneously across formats
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From September 22 to October 17, India has five men's cricket teams competing, with a total of 69 players involved. This includes the senior men's ODI team against the West Indies, the men's T20I team led by Shreyas Iyer, and India A participating against Australia A. Concurrently, the Indian T20I team is competing at the Asian Games after a narrow victory over Japan. The women's cricket teams are also busy, with the senior team recently winning gold in the Asian Games and India A Women completing a T20 series against Australia A. By combining efforts from various levels, India's cricketing pathway aims to enhance opportunities for players.

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  • Senior men's ODI team starts series against West Indies on September 27.
  • Men's T20I team takes on the West Indies with Shreyas Iyer as captain.
  • India's T20I team at Asian Games secured a narrow win over Japan.
  • Senior women's team won gold at the Asian Games by defeating Sri Lanka.
  • India A Women completed a T20 series against Australia A.
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The numbers behind India's cricketing development are impressive, with multiple teams competing this month in tandem across various formats, age groups and for both the men's and women's game. It all points towards a cricketing pathway that is designed to push India's national game to even greater heights, as The Cricket News' Arya Shah explains.

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