After a challenging start to the World Test Championship 2021-23, England staged an impressive comeback in the second half of the tournament. Under the leadership of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, the team witnessed a remarkable improvement in their performance and results.
Although England fell short of qualifying for the WTC Final 2023, their sights are firmly set on securing a spot in the next World Test Championship Final in 2025. Over the next two years, England is scheduled to participate in six series, three at home and three away. The journey begins today, June 16, with a home series against Australia
England commences their new WTC cycle with a highly anticipated five-match home series against Australia. Eager to avenge their 0-4 loss suffered in the previous WTC cycle, England will be determined to perform exceptionally well. The schedule for the series is as follows:
– June 16-20: 1st Test, Birmingham
– June 28-July 2: 2nd Test, London
– July 6-10: 3rd Test, Leeds
– July 19-23: 4th Test, Manchester
– July 27-31: 5th Test, London
In early 2024, England will welcome India for a highly anticipated five-match Test series. The previous series between these two teams ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw. Both teams will be eager to secure the coveted trophy in their upcoming clash.
During the English summer of 2024, England will host the West Indies for a three-match Test series in July. The clash between these two teams promises exciting cricket and a chance for England to gather crucial points in the World Test Championship standings.
Next on England’s schedule is a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, slated to take place in August-September 2024. England will strive to maximize their points in the World Test Championship during their home series against Sri Lanka.
England will embark on a tour of Pakistan for a three-match Test series against Babar Azam’s team. Boosted by their dominant 3-0 victory over Pakistan in their previous encounter in Pakistan, England will enter the series with confidence.
England’s final series in the World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle will be against New Zealand in New Zealand, set to be held in November-December 2024. The two teams met earlier this year in a two-match Test series, which ended in a thrilling 1-1 draw.
As England embarks on their quest for redemption in the World Test Championship, they have a challenging but exciting schedule ahead. Cricket enthusiasts can anticipate gripping encounters, intense rivalries, and captivating performances as England strives to secure their place in the highly anticipated WTC Final in 2025.
