The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that the India A men's cricket team will host Australia A for a series of two four-day unofficial Tests and three List A matches in Puducherry from September 22 to October 11, 2026. The first Test is set to take place from September 22-25, followed by the second Test from September 29 to October 2. Additionally, three List A matches will be held on October 6, 9, and 11. This series is part of a larger schedule that includes the Zimbabwe women's team touring India for six white ball games between October 16 and 28. The men's U-19 team will also engage with the Australian U-19 team for three 50-over games and two four-day Tests in Rajkot and Ahmedabad from September 18 to October 5. The India A women's team will host both Australia A and England A women's teams in separate series, featuring multiple white ball games and a four-day Test match.