London, July 23: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has unveiled the international schedule for England’s home matches in 2027. The men’s team will host Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand across various formats, while the women’s team will conclude the summer season with a white-ball series against Bangladesh.
The men’s team will kick off its home campaign with a five-match ODI series against Pakistan, starting on May 15 at the Utilita Bowl. Following this, England will shift its focus to the red-ball format.
Bangladesh will visit Lord’s for a Test match beginning on May 28. This will mark England’s first home Test against Bangladesh since 2010. After the summer season, the England team will prepare for the 2027 ODI World Cup. In September, New Zealand will tour England for a white-ball series that includes three T20s and five ODIs. The England women’s team will also face Bangladesh in September, playing a three-match T20 series followed by a three-match ODI series.
ECB CEO Richard Gould emphasized the significance of welcoming both the men’s and women’s teams from Bangladesh and highlighted the importance of New Zealand’s tour in preparation for the World Cup. In a statement released on Thursday, Gould said, “We are excited to host Bangladesh’s men’s team for a Test match at Lord’s. This will be the first time since 2010 that we play a Test match against them on home soil. Additionally, we will host the Bangladesh women’s team for a white-ball series. New Zealand’s men’s team will visit for a white-ball series, which will be crucial for our England men’s team ahead of the 2027 ICC Men’s World Cup. Our summer schedule promises exceptional cricket across all formats, providing a fantastic experience for our teams and fans.”
This schedule will give England’s men’s team a balanced experience of 50-over and T20 cricket before the World Cup in South Africa, while also maintaining the importance of Test cricket through the unique match against Bangladesh. For the women’s team, the Bangladesh series will offer another opportunity to build momentum in white-ball cricket.
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