England to host India in a 5-match Test series in August 2018

THE ENGLAND AND WALES cricket board announced that they will host India in a five-match Test series in August, next year.

The two teams are also scheduled to play three T20Is and three ODIs prior to the Tests at Edgbaston, Lord's, Trent Bridge, the Rose Bowl and The Oval. As reported by AFP, ECB chief executive officer Tom Harrison stated,

"A five-Test series against India is at the heart of next summer's international programme."

It is only the second time that India will place a five-match Test series in England since 1959. Apart from hosting Virat Kohli’s men, England's schedule for the year also includes meetings with Pakistan, Australia and Scotland. 

Schedule:

July 3: 1st T20, Old Trafford
July 6: 2nd T20, Sophia Gardens
July 8: 3rd T20, County Ground

July 12: 1st ODI, Trent Bridge
July 14: 2nd ODI, Lord's
July 17: 3rd ODI, Headingley

August 1-5: 1st Test, Edgbaston
August 9-13: 2nd Test, Lord's
August 18-22: 3rd Test, Trent Bridge
August 30-September 3: 4th Test, Rose Bowl
September 7-11: 5th Test, The Oval
 

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