England will host West Indies for a three-match Test series from July 10. Here’s everything you need to know about the red-ball clashes between the two heavyweights, including the schedule, head-to-head numbers, squads, telecast and live-streaming details, etc.
After crashing out in the semi-finals of the 2024 T20 World Cup, the series will mark England’s maiden assignment of their home summer. The curtain-raiser fixture will also be James Anderson’s final Test of his illustrious career. Following Stuart Broad's retirement last year, England will step into a new era without their two fast-bowling greats.
When and where will the England-West Indies 2024 Tests series be played?
The first match of the series will be played between July 10 and 14 at the Lord's. It is expected to be filled with tributes to Anderson, who debuted way back in 2003, fittingly at the iconic venue.
The second Test will be held at Trent Bridge, Nottingham from July 18 to 22, followed by the third, at Edgbaston, Birmingham from July 26 to 30.
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What are the head-to-head numbers between the two sides in the format?
There’s very little to distinguish between the two sides whenever they play each other in the format. Despite West Indies’ waning power as cricketing giants, they have tasted recent success against England in Tests. The two sides will reconvene again for the first time in the format since West Indies beat England 1-0 in a three-match series at home in 2022.
In the history of Test cricket, the two have clashed in 163 matches, with 59 going in West Indies way and England prevailing on 51 occasions, while 53 matches resulted in a draw.
West Indies tour of England 2024 squads: Full list of teams and injuries
West Indies have named an inexperienced Test squad under Kraigg Brathwaite, while Ben Stokes will lead a 15-member squad, which has two uncapped players in Jamie Smith and Dillon Pennington. Jonny Bairstow for England and Tagenarine Chanderpaul for West Indies are the notable omissions from the series.
England: Ben Stokes (c), Harry Brook, Joe Root, Ollie Pope, Zak Crawley, Chris Woakes, Dan Lawrence, Ben Duckett (wk), Jamie Smith (wk), Dillon Pennington, Gus Atkinson, James Anderson (first Test only), Matthew Potts, Shoaib Bashir
West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Alick Athanaze, Kirk Mckenzie, Mikyle Louis, Zachary McCaskie, Jason Holder, Kavem Hodge, Kevin Sinclair, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Tevin Imlach (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, Jeremiah Louis, Shamar Joseph
Find the full squads and injury updates for the England-West Indies 2024 Test series here.
Where to watch the Eng vs WI Tests?
Where to watch in the UK?
The UK audience can watch the England-West Indies Test series on TV on Sky Sports. For live-streaming services in the region, use the Sky Go app. The match can be also watched on NOW without signing up for a contract. The streaming platform is also available on TNT Sports.
Where to watch in India?
The series will be televised live in India on the Sony Sports network, including Sony Sports Ten 1 and Sony Sports Ten 1 HD TV channels in India. FanCode app and equivalent website (fancode.com) will live-stream the three clashes.
Where to watch in the Caribbean?
Viewing details will be added when available.
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