ECB unveil England schedule for summer 2021

The ECB has outlined its plan to host international series across England men’s, women’s and disability cricket in the summer of 2021.

Building on this summer’s behind closed door men’s and women’s internationals, the ECB is preparing to stage matches at grounds across England and Wales next year. For the best sports betting, including English cricket’s Test, ODI and T20 schedule of matches, you can head to not gamstop.

A five-Test series against India is planned to headline the men’s international summer, following a one-day against Sri Lanka and a one-day and T20 Series against Pakistan.

Current plans see England Women set to play South Africa in a one-day and T20 Series before hosting New Zealand in a one-day and T20 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.

Discussions about further series are continuing with the possibility of scheduling additional men’s bilateral cricket in June including Test cricket and a T20 Series against Sri Lanka. The ECB will be able to further progress these plans when the detailed scheduling arrangements for the World Test Championship Final, proposed to take place in June 2021, have been finalised by ICC.

Ballots for Men’s Internationals have opened today. The outlook around Covid-19 remains uncertain and so venues and dates are provisional and subject to change.

All ticket purchasers are provided with a Ticket Refund Promise to guard against the potential impact of Covid-19 next summer. This ensures fans will get a refund if their ticket is cancelled due to full crowds not returning to stadiums due to Covid-19, or if they are unable to attend a match they purchased a ticket for because of a change in date or venue for that match.

ECB chief executive, Tom Harrison, said: “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.

“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. It’s an exciting prospect for England fans, and while Covid means there’s still a great deal of uncertainty, we really hope to be able to welcome fans back into the grounds safely next year to bring that unique atmosphere to stadia across the country.”

For most host venues, tickets for the men’s matches are initially available via a ticket ballot, with details on each host venue’s website. General sale tickets are available on 12 January 2021.

Dates and venues for the women’s series will be confirmed and tickets are expected to go on sale next year. Fixtures and dates for the visually impaired series are also yet to be confirmed.

Provisional England Men’s schedule for summer 2021

England Men’s Royal London Series against Sri Lanka

The first scheduled series in this initial announcement will see Eoin Morgan’s World Cup-winning team host Sri Lanka in a three-match Royal London Series.

Tue 29 June England v Sri Lanka 1^st ODI Emirates Riverside, Durham

Thu 1 July England v Sri Lanka 2^nd ODI Kia Oval

Sun 4 July England v Sri Lanka 3^rd ODI Bristol County Ground

England Men’s Series against Pakistan

Pakistan are set to return to England for two series after they played matches behind closed doors in England this summer.

Royal London Series

Thu 8 July England v Pakistan 1^st ODI Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

Sat 10 July England v Pakistan 2^nd ODI Lord’s

Tue 13 July England v Pakistan 3^rd ODI Edgbaston

Vitality IT20 Series

Fri 16 July England v Pakistan 1^st IT20 Trent Bridge

Sun 18 July England v Pakistan 2^nd IT20 Emerald Headingley

Tue 20 July England v Pakistan 3^rd IT20 Emirates Old Trafford

England Men’s Test Series against India

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.

Wed 4-8 Aug England v India 1^st Test Match Trent Bridge

Thu 12-16 Aug England v India 2^nd Test Match Lord’s

Wed 25-29 Aug England v India 3^rd Test Match Emerald Headingley

Thu 2-6 Sept England v India 4^th Test Match Kia Oval

Fri 10-14 Sept England v India 5^th Test Match Emirates Old Trafford