The cricketing calendar of 2012 comprises some of the most anticipated clashes that the cricketing fraternity and fans has been waiting for. The Cricket Schedule 2012 has been carefully planned by the International Council for Cricket (ICC) and would feature exciting encounters between giants of the game. In fact, from the very first month, there are some high voltage clashes. India would play the last 3 Test Matches in Australia, followed by 2 T20 Internationals. Australia would then host a tri series, featuring India and New Zealand. Later that month, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka and England would engage in tours to New Zealand, South Africa and Pakistan, respectively.

In the month of February, another tri series will be held in Australia, comprising of India and Sri Lanka. Other important tours in cricket 2012 year include South Africa's ambitious tour to the land of the Kiwis, where the Protease will fight it out in 3 Tests and 5 ODIs. Minnows Zimbabwe will tour New Zealand before that for 1 Test Match, 3 One Day Internationals and 2 T20 encounters. All in all, the first two months ensure unadulterated cricketing action. For more details you can also go through your favorite online cricket magazine for exciting and exclusive information.

The much awaited clash of the sub continental teams in the form of Asia Cup will also take place during March. It is one of the biggest competitions held in the cricketing world, as India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will compete to prove the supreme champion in Asian cricket. Then, there is also the anticipated tour of England where the team battle out at the Lords Cricket ground to the Emerald Island of Sri Lanka. Both the teams have a good stature in the international circuit, and it would be a cracker of a contest. During April-May, the highly anticipated IPL T20 Competition will begin, where 10 Indian franchises will engage in the mother of all battles to lay their hand on the coveted cup of glory. Don't forget to keep an eye on the free cricket highlights to enjoy the best of both worlds.

The period from May to June will feature several tours. Pakistan and Bangladesh will be at loggerheads in an encounter comprising 3 ODIs and 2 Tests. Then there is the West Indian tour of England and Pakistan's tour to Sri Lanka. During June-July, Australia and New Zealand will embark upon tours to England and West Indies. India will also tour Sri Lanka during this point of time. The minnows, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe will provide entertainment to their fans during August. Also, New Zealand will face India for 3 Test Matches, to be held during the period of August to September. All this and more is bound to give you the long desired adrenalin rush, as the cricket pitch awaits for the sports war to begin. So gear up for the cricket fever with attractive cricket shirts and other cricket clothing, and be a part if cricket history as we know it.