India To Play Five Tests In England In 2021 As ECB Announces Summer Schedule
India will take on England in a five-match Test series slated to begin in August 2021, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Wednesday.
Highlights
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India will play five Test matches in England next year
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The first test match will begin on August 4
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The fifth and final Test will be played in Manchester
India will take on England in a five-match Test series slated to begin in August 2021, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Wednesday. England will host India for five Tests at Trent Bridge, Lord's, Headingley, the Oval, and Old Trafford with the first game starting from August 4. The Test series will conclude on September 14, the scheduled last day of the fifth Test at Emirates Old Trafford.
"The Test series against India is due to conclude the Men's international summer, with Tests at Trent Bridge, Lord's, Emerald Headingley, the Kia Oval, and Emirates Old Trafford," said ECB in an official statement.
The ECB on Wednesday set out plans to host international series across men's, women's, and disability cricket in 2021.
The England cricket team will also play a three ODIs against Sri Lanka and a three-match ODI and three-match T20I series against Pakistan.
Current plans see England Women set to play South Africa in a ODI Series and T20I series before hosting New Zealand for a ODI and T20I series.
The England Visually Impaired team is also planning to host Australia in a limited-overs series in August, subject to COVID-19 restrictions.
England hold the Ashes after their resounding success in Adelaide four years ago with fixtures and dates for next summer's series also yet to be finalised.
"We had an amazing summer of international cricket this year with some memorable performances, and we know how much enjoyment it brought to people whilst staying at home," said ECB Chief Executive Officer, Tom Harrison in an official statement.
"Next year we've got another big international programme to look forward to, with the thrill of a five-Test series against India as the centrepiece, compelling white ball series for our men and women, and an Ashes Series for our Visually Impaired team," he added.
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Lord's, London
Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Old Trafford, Manchester