WORLD CUP 2027Cricket World Cup 2027: the schedule, opening games and venues
The ICC has unveiled a 14-team, 57-match World Cup across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Here are the key dates to know.
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IPL 2027IPL 2027 auction set for Goa in December: what is confirmed
The BCCI secretary confirmed Goa as the auction location and December as the month; the precise auction date remains to be announced.
INDIA CRICKETIndia’s 2026–27 home season: the series and dates to watch
West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Australia feature in India’s announced home schedule across white-ball and Test cricket.
MATCH PREVIEWIndia vs Australia at World Cup 2027: first details of the opener
The ICC schedule places India and Australia at Newlands in Cape Town on 7 October 2027. The match is still a year away.
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