India to Return to England in 2022 for Six White-Ball Games
On 8 September, the England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed that India would visit England next summer for a white-ball tour involving six matches. The ECB added that England’s summer schedule would include tours by New Zealand and South Africa.
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New Zealand Tests Will Precede India Tour of England
In June, earlier this summer, New Zealand toured England to play a two-test series ahead of the World Test Championship final versus India. The Kiwis will be back next year to help kickstart the 2022 English summer. England are scheduled to feature in 12 limited overs matches in July after the Test series versus New Zealand.
On July 1, India and England will clash at Old Trafford in the first of a three-match T20I series before moving on to Edgbaston and Southampton for the remaining two games. A three-match series of one-day internationals is due to be played thereafter, with the last game due to be played at Lord’s on 14 July.
| England Summer Schedule for 2022 | |||
| Rival team | Dates | Venue | Match |
| New Zealand | June 2-6 | Lord’s, London | 1st Test |
| New Zealand | June 10-14 | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 2nd Test |
| New Zealand | June 23-27 | Headingley, Leeds | 3rd Test |
| India | July 1 | Old Trafford, Manchester | 1st T20I |
| India | July 3 | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 2nd T20I |
| India | July 6 | Ageas Bowl, Southampton | 3rd T20I |
| India | July 9 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 1st ODI |
| India | July 12 | The Oval, London | 2nd ODI |
| India | July 14 | Lord’s, London | 3rd ODI |
| South Africa | July 19 | Riverside, Chester Street | 1st ODI |
| South Africa | July 22 | Old Trafford, Manchester | 2nd ODI |
| South Africa | July 24 | Headingley, Leeds | 3rd ODI |
| South Africa | July 27 | Bristol | 1st T20I |
| South Africa | July 28 | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 2nd T20I |
| South Africa | July 31 | Ageas Bowl, Southampton | 3rd T20I |
| South Africa | August 17-21 | Lord’s, London | 1st Test |
| South Africa | August 25-29 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 2nd Test |
| South Africa | September 8-12 | The Oval, London | 3rd Test |
SoSouth Africa to Visit England for a Full Tour
at series will be succeeded by a visit by South Africa for a comprehensive series involving three one-day internationals, three T20 internationals and three Test matches. The final Test versus South Africa at the Oval on 8 September will mark the end of the home summer schedule of the ECB. The Test series will be part of the 2021-23 World Test Championship Cycle.
CEO CEO of ECB Weighs In
Harrison, the CEO of ECB, has stated in a media release,
“It has been a scintillating summer of cricket and so good to see crowds back packing out venues later this summer”
CEO of ECB Weighs In
Harrison, the CEO of ECB, has stated in a media release,“It has been a scintillating summer of cricket and so good to see crowds back packing out venues later this summer”
ECB Chief Executive Officer said:
“For next summer, I am pleased to be able to confirm three high-quality men’s international touring teams for 2022, starting with a three-Test LV= Insurance Series against World Test Champions New Zealand. We also look forward to India returning for two white-ball series before we host South Africa for what promises to be hard-fought series across three formats.”