The India cricket team is setting itself up for a demanding year. The season will begin on January 3 with an away match against South Africa in the 2nd Test. Afterwards, they change course and agree to host Afghanistan for a thrilling three T20 Internationals, promising the home audience an exciting display of T20I cricket. The WTC series matches against England, which are scheduled for January to March of 2024, are a crucial point in their schedule and are predicted to represent a turning point for the team.