Last Updated: June 2, 2026 01:52 PM
A massive report has shaken up the international cricket calendar for later this year. Fans are buzzing with extreme joy over a newly planned bilateral cricket series. This historic event will bring together two of the most passionate teams in Asian cricket.
A Historic First for Cricket Fans
The cricket boards of India and Afghanistan have got an exciting new deal. Afghanistan will officially host India for a three-match T20I series this September. This marks the first time Afghanistan acts as the official host for India in a series.
Reports from the Times of India state that official news is coming very soon. The two teams will play all three matches at the famous Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The dates for these big games are September 13, 16, and 19.
The Delhi and District Cricket Association is fully helping to plan this mega event. They even shifted their local domestic T20 league schedule to keep the stadium ready. This venue will serve as a safe, temporary home ground for the talented Afghan team.
Why the Matches Are Moving
The Afghanistan cricket team cannot play matches inside their own country right now. Security and political issues have stopped international teams from visiting them for over a decade. Because of this, the team has played all its home games in other countries.
In the past, India has generously helped Afghanistan by giving them great stadiums to use. The Afghan team previously hosted series in places like Greater Noida and Dehradun. They also used neutral cricket grounds in the United Arab Emirates for their home series.
BCCI shares a very strong bond with Afghanistan. India regularly plays against smaller cricket nations to help boost their sports revenue. This special upcoming series in New Delhi will give Afghanistan massive global media visibility.
Road to the Asian Games
This short cricket series is very important for the future plans of both nations. The games will end just a few days before a huge multi-sport event. The 2026 Asian Games will begin on September 23 in Japan.
India will enter the Asian Games contest as the proud defending gold medalists. The Indian national selection panel already has the full itinerary for the next T20 matches. Selectors will use these games to check player form and build great team momentum.
Afghanistan has improved incredibly fast to become a true powerhouse in world cricket. They have famously defeated giant world champion teams like Australia and England in recent tournaments. Analysts now consider Afghanistan as the second-best T20 side in Asia right behind India.
