India tour of England 2021: India to play five tests in August and September


India tour of England 2021: India to play five tests in August and September

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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that India will tour England in August 2021 to play a five-match Test series. The tests will take place at Trent Bridge, Lord’s, Headingley, the Oval, and Old Trafford with the first game starting from August 4. The Test series will end on September 14, the scheduled last day of the fifth Test at Old Trafford in Manchester.

“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. “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.

The full schedule

India during their first pink ball Test

The full schedule is as follows:

DatesVenue
4-8 AugustTrent Bridge
12-16 AugustLord’s
25-29 AugustHeadingley
2-6 SeptemberOval
10-14 SeptemberOld Trafford

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