After a wait of 5 long years, Kolkata's iconic Eden Garden is likely to get a Test match in October, as they might host the West Indies in one of the two Tests. After playing a three-match T20I series against England, the West Indies will be visiting India for a two-match test series. According to a report from the Times of India, Kolkata and Mohli are likely to be the two favorites as hosts for two matches. Prior to that, India will be hosting the 2025 Asia Cup in October, after coming back from England playing the 5-match Test series. Concurrently, India will host the West Indies for a two-match Test series in October. Throughout the year, India's men's team is expected to play 18 T20Is, 10 Tests, and 12 ODIs in bilateral series, excluding their commitments in ICC and ACC tournaments. Meanwhile, in September, India will be hosting the Women's World Cup. Read also: KKR vs RCB Live Blog: IPL 2025 Match 1 Score & Key Moments Eden Gardens' Declining Test Matches Recently, Kolkata hosted England for the first T20I in the five-match series. Prior to this, four matches, including a semifinal, were scheduled in Kolkata during the 2023 World Cup. Apart from International Cricket, Eden Gardens is the home stadium for the Kolkata Knight Riders. However, this time they got nine matches, including a semifinal and the final match. Despite that, one match has been later shifted to Guwahati after being clashed with Ramnavami processions. Even though Mohali's last Test match was in 2022, Eden Gardens had hosted it back in 2019, the historic pink ball Test against Bangladesh. India dominated the game, winning by an innings and 46 runs. Bangladesh struggled in their first innings, scoring just 106 runs, with Ishant Sharma taking 5 for 22. In response, India posted 347 for 9, led by Virat Kohli’s 136 and Cheteshwar Pujara’s 55. Bangladesh fought back with Mushfiqur Rahim’s 74, but Umesh Yadav’s 5 for 53 wrapped up the match quickly, marking a memorable pink-ball Test at Eden Gardens. However, the frequency of Test matches at Eden Gardens has declined in recent years, primarily due to the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) rotational policy, which aims to distribute international fixtures across various venues nationwide. Not only that, certain logistical issues, as the seating counts have also affected the hosting rights in the recent past. Additionally, the rise of limited-overs formats like One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), especially with the popularity of the Indian Premier League (IPL), has influenced scheduling preferences.