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Dubai Eye
a day ago
- Sport
- Dubai Eye
England to host New Zealand, Pakistan in test series
England will host New Zealand and Pakistan in a test series next year, and India and Sri Lanka will visit for white-ball tours, the country's cricket governing body (ECB) said on Thursday. England will play three tests against New Zealand in June, starting at Lord's, and Pakistan will arrive in mid-August for three tests. India and Sri Lanka, who are jointly hosting the Twenty20 World Cup early next year, will play one-day and T20 internationals in England. "It's terrific to see so many different nations coming over to compete and we can expect another summer of big crowds and fantastic cricket," ECB Chief Executive Officer Richard Gould said in a statement. ☀️ Summer 2026 looking 👌 🗓 Full fixtures here 👇 — England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 24, 2025
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Lord's to host its historic first-ever women's Test in 2026; India vs England at the Home of Cricket
Image credit: Lords cricket Ground Lord's Cricket Ground will host its first-ever women's Test match in 2026 when England face India from July 10-13, as part of a significant summer of cricket that includes England hosting the ICC Women's T20 World Cup from June 12 to July 15, according to the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) announcement of their 2026 home schedule. The historic Test match at Lord's represents a milestone for women's cricket in England, with the venue having never hosted a women's Test match in its long history. The match will follow the traditional four-day format used in women's cricket. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! England women's team, led by Nat Sciver-Brunt, will have a busy season featuring multiple white-ball series against New Zealand, India, and Ireland, alongside the Test match against India. Inside Lord's: Exclusive Stadium Tour & Must-Do Experiences "We're really excited to unveil what promises to be a spectacular summer of international cricket in 2026," said ECB Chief Executive Officer Richard Gould. "With world-class opposition visiting iconic venues across the country, fans will have the chance to witness the very best of the men's and women's game." "The highlight of the summer will undoubtedly be the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, hosted here in England for the first time since 2009. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You Won't Believe the Price of These Dubai Apartments Binghatti Developers FZE Get Offer Undo It's a huge moment for the women's game, for Nat Sciver-Brunt and her team, and it's a fantastic opportunity to inspire the next generation of players and fans. And just after that, we're thrilled that Lord's will also host an England Women's Test match for the first time, marking a really special period for the women's game. " The announcement comes after England Women's last home Test match in 2023, where they faced a defeat against Australia at Trent Bridge in a five-day format. The ICC Women's T20 World Cup returns to England for the first time since 2009, marking a significant moment for women's cricket in the country. The tournament is expected to draw substantial attention to women's cricket on home soil. The ECB's 2026 schedule announcement encompasses both men's and women's international fixtures, featuring matches at various iconic venues across the country. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
News18
a day ago
- Sport
- News18
History Set To Be Made! Lord's To Host First-Ever Women's Test In 2026
Lord's Cricket Ground will host its first women's Test match in 2026, with England facing India from July 10-13. The summer also includes the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. Lord's Cricket Ground will make history in 2026 by hosting a women's Test match for the first time, as England take on India in what promises to be a landmark fixture in the women's game. The match is scheduled to take place from July 10 to 13 and will be part of a packed international summer that also includes England hosting the ICC Women's T20 World Cup for the first time since 2009. The global tournament will run from June 12 to July 15 and is expected to draw significant attention to women's cricket on home soil. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced the full 2026 home schedule for both men's and women's teams on Thursday, highlighting a summer filled with high-profile series and iconic venues. Nat Sciver-Brunt will lead England Women through a busy season featuring white-ball series against New Zealand, India, and Ireland, as well as the historic red-ball Test against India at Lord's. A Milestone for Women's Cricket 'We're really excited to unveil what promises to be a spectacular summer of international cricket in 2026," said ECB Chief Executive Officer Richard Gould. 'With world-class opposition visiting iconic venues across the country, fans will have the chance to witness the very best of the men's and women's game." 'The highlight of the summer will undoubtedly be the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, hosted here in England for the first time since 2009. It's a huge moment for the women's game, for Nat Sciver-Brunt and her team, and it's a fantastic opportunity to inspire the next generation of players and fans. And just after that, we're thrilled that Lord's will also host an England Women's Test match for the first time, marking a really special period for the women's game." Test Cricket Returns After 2023 Defeat England Women last played a home Test in 2023, suffering a five-day defeat to Australia at Trent Bridge. The 2026 Test against India at Lord's will revert to the traditional four-day format used in women's cricket. In addition to the marquee Test, England Women will play white-ball series against New Zealand, India, and Ireland throughout the summer. (with agency inputs) view comments First Published: July 24, 2025, 18:28 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Arab News
a day ago
- Sport
- Arab News
England to host New Zealand, Pakistan in test series in 2026
England will host New Zealand and Pakistan in test series next year, and India and Sri Lanka will visit for white-ball tours, the country's cricket governing body (ECB) said on Thursday. England will play three tests against New Zealand in June, starting at Lord's, and Pakistan will arrive in mid-August for three tests. India and Sri Lanka, who are jointly hosting the Twenty20 World Cup early next year, will play one-day and T20 internationals in England. 'It's terrific to see so many different nations coming over to compete and we can expect another summer of big crowds and fantastic cricket,' ECB Chief Executive Officer Richard Gould said in a statement.
Business Recorder
a day ago
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Pakistan to play three-Test series in England next summer
Pakistan will tour England for a three-match Test series in August-September 2026, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Thursday as part of its home international schedule for next summer. The series will begin on August 19 at Headingley, Leeds, followed by the second Test at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground in London from August 27, and the third and final Test will be played at Edgbaston, Birmingham, starting September 9. The tour will mark Pakistan's return to England for a red-ball contest after a gap of nearly three years, as the two sides last met in a Test series in England in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pakistan's visit is part of a busy home summer for England, which also includes a three-Test series against New Zealand in June. In addition, India and Sri Lanka will tour England for limited-overs matches following their joint hosting of the ICC T20 World Cup early next year. BCCI attends ACC meeting virtually amid regional tensions; Asia Cup venue likely to shift 'It's terrific to see so many different nations coming over to compete, and we can expect another summer of big crowds and fantastic cricket,' ECB Chief Executive Officer Richard Gould said in a statement, according to Reuters. The upcoming series against Pakistan will be a key part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle for both teams. Fixtures and squad details are expected to be announced closer to the tour.
