India, June 3 -- New Zealand Cricket on Wednesday announced its home summer schedule, with India confirmed for a blockbuster multi-format tour from October 22 to December 1. The series could carry significance beyond just results. For veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, it may represent one final opportunity to play on New Zealand soil, while also providing India with a valuable testing ground as preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup begin to gather momentum.

India will play five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests across New Zealand's five major centres, with the 12 matches marking the biggest inbound tour in NZC history. It will also be India's first all-format tour of New Zealand since 2019/20 and only the third such tour between the ...