The upcoming two Test series, away against New Zealand and then against the Aussies at home, will be crucial for Shubman Gill and his boys to qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-2027 final. India lost to Australia 4-1 in the last BGT in Australia; they will look to win all five matches in the series.
According to the reports, they had concerns regarding Ranchi's early winter sunsets during January and February, which could reduce daylight and make it difficult to complete the mandatory 90 overs per day. For now, Ranchi is lined up for the fourth BGT Test scheduled from February 19 to 23, with Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Rajkot as possible replacements for Ranchi.
"There is no change": Saurabh Tiwary dismisses venue change rumour for BGT
Ranchi has NOT been dropped as a venue for next year's Border-Gavaskar Trophy ? JSCA secretary Saurabh Tiwary has dismissed reports of a venue change ? pic.twitter.com/tUOJQptFwY
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) September 18, 2026India's remaining matches in ongoing WTC cycle
India have seven Test matches remaining in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, with two Tests against New Zealand followed by a five-match home series against Australia.
Following the New Zealand series, India will host Australia for a five-Test series (BGT 2027). The opening Test is scheduled in Nagpur from January 21 to 25, 2027. The second Test will be played in Chennai from January 29 to February 2.
India recently played two Tests against Sri Lanka. The first Test in Galle ended with India securing a 165-run victory, while the second Test in Colombo was drawn.
Meanwhile, the results of upcoming matches will determine India’s position on the WTC table as the cycle progresses towards its conclusion.
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