News India Live, Digital Desk: Happy New Year to all of you! 2026 is here and in cricket terms, this year is a wonderful mix of long Test matches and explosive T20 innings. The Indian cricket team is hardly going to sit at leisure for any month this year.1. The year will begin with the challenge of England. The new year is beginning with a heated encounter against England in the harsh cold of January. The English will set foot on Indian soil for the ODI and T20 series. This series will be a big opportunity to show their mettle for those players who want to cement their claim for the T20 World Cup.2. Biggest News: Hosting of T20 World Cup 2026The biggest attraction of this year is ‘T20 World Cup 2026’. It is being hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka. In the months of February and March, there will be only one noise throughout India – ‘Jeetega Bhai Jeetega, India Jeetega’. As much as it is a great pleasure for the players to play in front of their home crowd, there is more pressure to end the ICC trophy drought.3. April and May – the same old enthusiasm, that is, the fatigue of the IPL World Cup will not go away yet as IPL 2026 will start from the first week of April. This tournament, which will last for two months under the scorching sun, will again give us a chance to see face to face the stars who play together in Team India. Some new things may also be added to the broadcast and venue of IPL in 2026, which everyone is waiting for.4. International tour after June: West Indies and New ZealandAs soon as the monsoon arrives, Team India will leave for foreign tours. It is reported that the team will tour West Indies, where the fun atmosphere and exciting matches will be worth watching. Teams like New Zealand and Afghanistan will come to India in the last part of the year. Especially the match with New Zealand (India vs New Zealand 2026) has always been interesting, because they never give up. Conclusion: Get ready for a roller-coaster ride! Friends, fitness will be the biggest challenge for the players of Team India. A lot of responsibility is going to be on the shoulders of players like Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill. All we have to do is book our slot in front of the TV and make arrangements for food and drinks in advance! Which series are you most looking forward to in the year 2026? Do you think we will be able to lift the World Cup trophy at home again? Be sure to share your opinion in the comments. Once again, Happy New Year and enjoy the game!