The month of August is crucial for India from multiple perspectives. The most important one of them is with regards to the preparation for the 2022 T20 World Cup. Quite a few selection dilemmas could reach a conclusion this month. On that note, here, we take a look at the Indian Cricket Team schedule for August 2022.
Indian Cricket Team schedule for August 2022
In the first week of August, the men in blue will be involved in the T20I series against West Indies. Although the visitors won the ODI series, they will be aware of the challenge in the T20I format. After this series, it will be a short break for the senior cricketers. Meanwhile, some of the rising talents will travel to Zimbabwe for an ODI series under the leadership of Shikhar Dhawan.
It is at the end of the month that India will kickstart its real challenge. They take on Pakistan on the 28th of August and multiple narratives could arise with this encounter. A game against a qualifier is also scheduled at the end of the month.
- India vs West Indies 2nd T20I – August 1st
- India vs West Indies 3rd T20I – August 2nd
- India vs West Indies 4th T20I – August 6th
- India vs West Indies 5th T20I – August 7th
- India vs Zimbabwe 1st ODI – August 18th
- India vs Zimbabwe 2nd ODI – August 20th
- India vs Zimbabwe 3rd ODI – August 22nd
- India vs Pakistan Asia Cup – August 28th
- India vs Qualifier Asia Cup – August 31st
The wait is finally over as the battle for Asian supremacy commences on 27th August with the all-important final on 11th September.
The 15th edition of the Asia Cup will serve as ideal preparation ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup. pic.twitter.com/QfTskWX6RD
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) August 2, 2022
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An important month for India
The West Indies series will offer a clear direction for the management with respect to the T20 World Cup. This tournament will decide the squad for the Asia Cup 2022. Most of these members will be a part of the mega event later this year.
Meanwhile, the preparations for the 2023 ODI World Cup will also happen this month. Yes, it may not be a tough opponent but the youngsters will get a chance on the big stage against Zimbabwe.
