International cricket is set to resume services with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announcing the schedule of three-match Test series against West Indies, subject to UK government clearance to return behind closed doors.

Ageas Bowl will host the first Test between England and West Indies with Emirates Old Trafford set to stage the second and third Test of the series. Edgbaston has been selected as a contingency and training venue.&nbsp;

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<h2>England vs West Indies, Test series - Full schedule</h2>

• 1st Test v West Indies: 8-12 July at Ageas Bowl

• 2nd Test v West Indies: 16-20 July at Emirates Old Trafford

• 3rd Test v West Indies: 24-28 July at Emirates Old Trafford

The West Indies squad will arrive in the UK on June 9 and travel to Emirates Old Trafford for quarantining and training purposes. This will be the Windies’ base for a three-week period before moving to the Ageas Bowl for the commencement of the first Test.

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A decision on the scheduled matches for England Men and Women teams this summer will be decided on a later date.

As many as four venues submitted an interest in staging matches with the final recommendations for the use of Ageas Bowl and Old Trafford later ratified by the ECB.&nbsp;

Venues had to demonstrate key principles to create a bio-secure environment. The criteria comprised of:&nbsp;

• &nbsp;Biosecurity&nbsp;

- &nbsp;Venue perimeter, access and access control&nbsp;

- &nbsp;Hotel accommodation (onsite or nearby)&nbsp;

• &nbsp;Medical screening/testing provision&nbsp;

- &nbsp;Designated areas for isolation of anyone presenting symptoms.&nbsp;

- &nbsp;Car parking requirements (approx. 200)&nbsp;

- &nbsp;Medical Screening and Testing sites (approx. 1500 m2)&nbsp;

• &nbsp;Footprint to enable social distancing&nbsp;

- &nbsp;Extendable Players and Match Official areas&nbsp;

- &nbsp;Extendable space for broadcast compounds, studios and written media.&nbsp;

• &nbsp;Venue/Cricket operations

- &nbsp;The number and suitability of TV pitches&nbsp;

- &nbsp;Provision for warm-up matches&nbsp;

- &nbsp;Indoor and outdoor practice facilities&nbsp; 
The Ageas Bowl and Old Trafford will receive an administration fee for hosting the Test series and all additional cost will be met by the ECB.

The Ageas Bowl and Emirates Old Trafford will receive an administration fee for staging the Test series and all additional central costs will be met by the ECB.

ECB Director of Events, Steve Elworthy - who is leading on English cricket’s bio-secure operational plans - added:

“Our main objective is to deliver a safe environment for all stakeholders including players, match officials, operational staff, essential venue staff, broadcasters and media.

“We are in daily dialogue with Government and our medical team, who have been incredibly supportive during this period. These are our proposed dates and they remain subject to UK Government approval.

“We would like to thank Cricket West Indies for their co-operation and dedication in making this tour a reality, and we all look forward to the prospect of cricket returning in the coming weeks.”

International cricket is set to resume services with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announcing the schedule of three-match Test series against West Indies, subject to UK government clearance to return behind closed doors.

International cricket is set to resume services with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announcing the schedule of three-match Test series against West Indies, subject to UK government clearance to return behind closed doors. Ageas Bowl will host the first Test between England and West Indies with Emirates Old Trafford set to stage the second and third Test of the series. Edgbaston has been selected as a contingency and training venue. ALSO READ: England bowler Plunkett would consider playing for United States England vs West Indies, Test series - Full schedule • 1st Test v West Indies: 8-12 July at Ageas Bowl • 2nd Test v West Indies: 16-20 July at Emirates Old Trafford • 3rd Test v West Indies: 24-28 July at Emirates Old Trafford The West Indies squad will arrive in the UK on June 9 and travel to Emirates Old Trafford for quarantining and training purposes. This will be the Windies’ base for a three-week period before moving to the Ageas Bowl for the commencement of the first Test. ALSO READ: Yuvraj Singh lands himself in controversy for alleged casteist remark on Yuzvendra Chahal A decision on the scheduled matches for England Men and Women teams this summer will be decided on a later date. As many as four venues submitted an interest in staging matches with the final recommendations for the use of Ageas Bowl and Old Trafford later ratified by the ECB. Venues had to demonstrate key principles to create a bio-secure environment. The criteria comprised of: • Biosecurity - Venue perimeter, access and access control - Hotel accommodation (onsite or nearby) • Medical screening/testing provision - Designated areas for isolation of anyone presenting symptoms. - Car parking requirements (approx. 200) - Medical Screening and Testing sites (approx. 1500 m2) • Footprint to enable social distancing - Extendable Players and Match Official areas - Extendable space for broadcast compounds, studios and written media. • Venue/Cricket operations - The number and suitability of TV pitches - Provision for warm-up matches - Indoor and outdoor practice facilities The Ageas Bowl and Old Trafford will receive an administration fee for hosting the Test series and all additional cost will be met by the ECB. The Ageas Bowl and Emirates Old Trafford will receive an administration fee for staging the Test series and all additional central costs will be met by the ECB. ECB Director of Events, Steve Elworthy - who is leading on English cricket’s bio-secure operational plans - added: “Our main objective is to deliver a safe environment for all stakeholders including players, match officials, operational staff, essential venue staff, broadcasters and media. “We are in daily dialogue with Government and our medical team, who have been incredibly supportive during this period. These are our proposed dates and they remain subject to UK Government approval. “We would like to thank Cricket West Indies for their co-operation and dedication in making this tour a reality, and we all look forward to the prospect of cricket returning in the coming weeks.”

England vs West Indies: ECB announces schedule and venues for 3-match Test series

Cricket West Indies (CWI) chief executive Johns Grave is confident about Windies’ tour of England for a three-match Test series in the month of July as international cricket gears up for resumption following a prolonged break due to COVID-19.

England, who are looking to host West Indies and Pakistan in July and August respectively, in what will the first international series to be played after the break. All international cricket has been suspended since March due to COVID-19 pandemic.

"From where we sit at the moment, based on the information we have, based on the fact that every day there are less and fewer cases in the UK everyone is getting increasingly confident that the tour will happen at some point," ESPNCricinfo quoted Grave as saying.

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Grave said that CWI board meeting is on May 28 and everyone needs to come on the same page in order to start with the logistic works of taking the team to the United Kingdom. Southampton and Old Trafford are the likely hosts for the three-match Test series in a ‘bio-secure’ environment.

"Our board meeting is on May 28. If the tour has to take place, by the start of June we would need to have the CWI board approval and support by then in order to get the charter flight logistics in place and select the players," he added.&nbsp;

"The current plan we are working to has the three Tests starting on July 8, July 16 and July 24. As for the venues, we believe it could be the Ageas Bowl and Emirates Old Trafford, but we haven't had that formally confirmed yet," Grave said.

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"Players have concerns, but certainly I have had no feedback that a player has said, based on what we know now and what we have shared, that they won't tour. No-one has directly come out and said they won't tour, but we haven't formally asked them yet," he added.&nbsp;

England have already resumed training following the approval by the ECB as the &nbsp;country plans for a return of international cricket. 
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Cricket West Indies (CWI) chief executive Johns Grave is confident about Windies’ tour of England for a three-match Test series in the month of July as international cricket gears up for resumption following a prolonged break due to COVID-19.

Cricket West Indies (CWI) chief executive Johns Grave is confident about Windies’ tour of England for a three-match Test series in the month of July as international cricket gears up for resumption following a prolonged break due to COVID-19. England, who are looking to host West Indies and Pakistan in July and August respectively, in what will the first international series to be played after the break. All international cricket has been suspended since March due to COVID-19 pandemic. "From where we sit at the moment, based on the information we have, based on the fact that every day there are less and fewer cases in the UK everyone is getting increasingly confident that the tour will happen at some point," ESPNCricinfo quoted Grave as saying. ALSO READ: What now for cricket in 2020? Four key questions Grave said that CWI board meeting is on May 28 and everyone needs to come on the same page in order to start with the logistic works of taking the team to the United Kingdom. Southampton and Old Trafford are the likely hosts for the three-match Test series in a ‘bio-secure’ environment. "Our board meeting is on May 28. If the tour has to take place, by the start of June we would need to have the CWI board approval and support by then in order to get the charter flight logistics in place and select the players," he added. "The current plan we are working to has the three Tests starting on July 8, July 16 and July 24. As for the venues, we believe it could be the Ageas Bowl and Emirates Old Trafford, but we haven't had that formally confirmed yet," Grave said. ALSO READ: IPL brings positivity, hopefully it will happen: Shikhar Dhawan "Players have concerns, but certainly I have had no feedback that a player has said, based on what we know now and what we have shared, that they won't tour. No-one has directly come out and said they won't tour, but we haven't formally asked them yet," he added. England have already resumed training following the approval by the ECB as the country plans for a return of international cricket.

England vs West Indies 1st Test likely for July 8, confident tour will go ahead: CWI CEO

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are planning to host the West Indies for a three-match Test series in July as cricket gears up for live action following a prolonged break due to COVID-19. While the details aren’t finalised yet, it is likely that the three-match rubber would go ahead. West Indies captain, Jason Holder has said that he won’t be forcing anyone to be a part of the England tour while adding they would only go for the series if Cricket West Indies deem it safe.&nbsp;

“Each player has to be comfortable in making the step,” Holder said while adding, “It’s been made clear if we are to hop on a plane and go over to England to play, it must be safe.”

“Certainly from my perspective, I won’t be forcing anyone to go anywhere,” he added.

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The West Indies tour of England was originally scheduled to start on June 4 but stands postponed until at least July due to the coronavirus pandemic. And the new schedule could be announced by the end of May.&nbsp;

“We’ve been given assurances from Cricket West Indies that we’d only go over to England if they deem it safe for us to play,” said Holder.

“It’s no different from a frontline worker going into a hospital every day - they’re putting their lives at risk, and still going to make money. The longer we stay off the field, the longer it’ll take for us to make money,” he added.

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Earlier, Cricket West Indies CEO Johnny Grave asserted that some of the players will be nervous about touring to the UK amid the COVID-19 outbreak.&nbsp;

“There will be no coercing players into this tour,” Grave had said. “If you grow up in a country where the population might only be 60,000 or 70,000 people, to be thinking the UK has had over 30,000 deaths is a massive figure.

“We have to be absolutely clear that it’s safe first and foremost,” he added. 
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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are planning to host the West Indies for a three-match Test series in July as cricket gears up for live action following a prolonged break due to COVID-19.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are planning to host the West Indies for a three-match Test series in July as cricket gears up for live action following a prolonged break due to COVID-19. While the details aren’t finalised yet, it is likely that the three-match rubber would go ahead. West Indies captain, Jason Holder has said that he won’t be forcing anyone to be a part of the England tour while adding they would only go for the series if Cricket West Indies deem it safe. “Each player has to be comfortable in making the step,” Holder said while adding, “It’s been made clear if we are to hop on a plane and go over to England to play, it must be safe.” “Certainly from my perspective, I won’t be forcing anyone to go anywhere,” he added. ALSO READ: Lancashire offer to host Test cricket during COVID-19 crisis after posting record earnings The West Indies tour of England was originally scheduled to start on June 4 but stands postponed until at least July due to the coronavirus pandemic. And the new schedule could be announced by the end of May. “We’ve been given assurances from Cricket West Indies that we’d only go over to England if they deem it safe for us to play,” said Holder. “It’s no different from a frontline worker going into a hospital every day - they’re putting their lives at risk, and still going to make money. The longer we stay off the field, the longer it’ll take for us to make money,” he added. ALSO READ: 'Chasing is a situation where...'- Virat Kohli reveals his mindset during run-chases Earlier, Cricket West Indies CEO Johnny Grave asserted that some of the players will be nervous about touring to the UK amid the COVID-19 outbreak. “There will be no coercing players into this tour,” Grave had said. “If you grow up in a country where the population might only be 60,000 or 70,000 people, to be thinking the UK has had over 30,000 deaths is a massive figure. “We have to be absolutely clear that it’s safe first and foremost,” he added.

Won't force any player to tour England, says West Indies captain Jason Holder

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Lancashire were dealt a personal blow when they lost their chairman David Hodgkiss late in March after the 71-year-old contracted the dreaded virus. But weeks later Lancashire have returned with record financial earnings while putting themselves in contention to host Test matches during English summer as England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) plans to resume cricket in the country.&nbsp;

Lancashire have announced their highest-ever annual turnover of £34 million ($41 million). And EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization) for the Lancashire county in 2019 were £7.6 million.

"Excluding minority interests and one-off legacies it is absolutely a record," CEO Daniel Gidney told AFP. "It's a very proud day for the club.

"A hundred per cent it is David's legacy. He was a mentor, a friend as well as a boss. With his construction background, without him the £60 million redevelopment (of the ground) would not have happened. The board was the driving force but he was the centre of that.

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"For me, a business problem to solve is like any other problem such as a recession but when you lose a friend it is an emotional kick in the gut."

Gidney further confirmed that they have made a formal expression of interest to the ECB for hosting Test matches at the iconic Old Trafford cricket stadium. Interestingly, with a Hilton hotel on the premises of the Old Trafford ground, Lancashire provides best possible solution to the ECB for hosting the longest format of the game when cricket resumes.&nbsp;

The ECB is planning to host the West Indies in a three-match Test series in July and Pakistan in August.&nbsp;

Should cricket be allowed to go ahead in the UK, like the Premier League, Tests could be played behind closed doors at ‘bio-secure’ stadiums with on-site accommodation like the Old Trafford.

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"We have made a formal expression of interest to the ECB," said Gidney. "We believe we have the capability, the experience and facilities on-site in supporting them put on a bio-secure event."

"David's legacy is to complete the ground redevelopment, a new stand, another hotel and work with the local authority on a leisure centre," said Gidney.

"We also decided after last year's World Cup match between India and Pakistan to look east and an Indian growth strategy -- to make Lancashire the second Indian team so if the fan say supports Mumbai Indians then their English team is us.

"We are looking at both building the fanbase and players playing for Lancashire.

"The objective is definitely getting more Asian voices involved in English cricket -- it can only be a good thing for the game."

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Lancashire were dealt a personal blow when they lost their chairman David Hodgkiss late in March after the 71-year-old contracted the dreaded virus.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Lancashire were dealt a personal blow when they lost their chairman David Hodgkiss late in March after the 71-year-old contracted the dreaded virus. But weeks later Lancashire have returned with record financial earnings while putting themselves in contention to host Test matches during English summer as England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) plans to resume cricket in the country. Lancashire have announced their highest-ever annual turnover of £34 million ($41 million). And EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization) for the Lancashire county in 2019 were £7.6 million. "Excluding minority interests and one-off legacies it is absolutely a record," CEO Daniel Gidney told AFP. "It's a very proud day for the club. "A hundred per cent it is David's legacy. He was a mentor, a friend as well as a boss. With his construction background, without him the £60 million redevelopment (of the ground) would not have happened. The board was the driving force but he was the centre of that. ALSO READ: Anil Kumble-led ICC Cricket Committee recommends ban on saliva due to COVID-19 pandemic "For me, a business problem to solve is like any other problem such as a recession but when you lose a friend it is an emotional kick in the gut." Gidney further confirmed that they have made a formal expression of interest to the ECB for hosting Test matches at the iconic Old Trafford cricket stadium. Interestingly, with a Hilton hotel on the premises of the Old Trafford ground, Lancashire provides best possible solution to the ECB for hosting the longest format of the game when cricket resumes. The ECB is planning to host the West Indies in a three-match Test series in July and Pakistan in August. Should cricket be allowed to go ahead in the UK, like the Premier League, Tests could be played behind closed doors at ‘bio-secure’ stadiums with on-site accommodation like the Old Trafford. ALSO READ: IPL hopes rise as Indian government allows re-opening of stadiums "We have made a formal expression of interest to the ECB," said Gidney. "We believe we have the capability, the experience and facilities on-site in supporting them put on a bio-secure event." "David's legacy is to complete the ground redevelopment, a new stand, another hotel and work with the local authority on a leisure centre," said Gidney. "We also decided after last year's World Cup match between India and Pakistan to look east and an Indian growth strategy -- to make Lancashire the second Indian team so if the fan say supports Mumbai Indians then their English team is us. "We are looking at both building the fanbase and players playing for Lancashire. "The objective is definitely getting more Asian voices involved in English cricket -- it can only be a good thing for the game."

Lancashire offer to host Test cricket during COVID-19 crisis after posting record earnings

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