Overview
- The first Test originally set for Nov 14–18 at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium will now be played at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens
- The Oct 10–14 second Test against West Indies has been reassigned to Arun Jaitley Stadium instead of Eden Gardens
- Delhi’s AQI reached as high as 795 in November 2024, prompting medical warnings about lasting health risks for outdoor athletes
- BCCI sources say the venue swap underscores the board’s commitment to player welfare amid recurring winter pollution peaks
- India’s 2025–26 home season features four Test matches across Kolkata, Delhi, Ahmedabad and Guwahati plus upcoming limited-overs series against South Africa and New Zealand