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Xtra Time Web Desk: The Indian cricket team led by Virat Kohli will play a five match test series against England next year in July-August, confirmed England and Wales Cricket Board on Wednesday. The ECB has set out plans to host full international series across men’s, women’s and disability cricket in 2021. The ECB is preparing to build on this summer’s behind closed door men’s and women’s internationals at grounds across England and Wales next year.

A five-Test series against India is planned to headline the men’s international summer. The test matches will be played at Trent Bridge, Lord’s, Emerald Headingley, the Kia Oval and Emirates Old Trafford. The ECB will be able to further progress these plans when the detailed scheduling arrangements for the World Test Championship Final, proposed to take place in June 2021, have been finalised by ICC.

ECB Chief Executive Officer, Tom Harrison said, “We had an amazing summer of international cricket this year with some memorable performances, and we know how much enjoyment it brought to people whilst staying at home.

“Next year we’ve got another big international programme to look forward to, with the thrill of a five-Test series against India as the centrepiece, compelling white ball series for our men and women, and an Ashes Series for our Visually Impaired team. It’s an exciting prospect for England fans, and while Covid means there’s still a great deal of uncertainty, we really hope to be able to welcome fans back into the grounds safely next year to bring that unique atmosphere to stadia across the country.”

England Men’s Test Series against India

Wed 4-8 Aug England v India 1^st Test Match Trent Bridge

Thu 12-16 Aug England v India 2^nd Test Match Lord’s

Wed 25-29 Aug England v India 3^rd Test Match Emerald Headingley

Thu 2-6 Sept England v India 4^th Test Match Kia Oval

Fri 10-14 Sept England v India 5^th Test Match Emirates Old Trafford