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Ireland set to tour England; ECB set dates for IRE and PAK series

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Ireland will arrive in England later this month for three ODIs against the world champions. England will then move straight onto the Test series against Pakistan.

In a continuation of what is a very unique time for cricket, England will be forced to name separate squads for the ODIs against Ireland and Tests against Pakistan.

Ireland were supposed to be playing in England in September, but this has been pushed forward. The Ageas Bowl in Southampton will be the venue for the three ODIs, to be held from July 30 to August 4. The next day (August 5), England’s first Test against Pakistan will begin in Manchester.

England and Pakistan will then move to Southampton for the second and third Test matches, starting on August 13 and 21 respectively. They will return to Manchester for T20Is at Old Trafford on August 28, 30 and September 1.

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England will need to brace for a busy period coming, with Australia also set to tour in September. However, CEO Tom Harrison was not getting complacent.

“Confirmation of these matches against Ireland and Pakistan is another important step for our game as we begin to safely stage international cricket again but also to minimise the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had, and will continue to have, on cricket at all levels,” Harrison said.

Harrison then also spoke about ensuring the women’s game is high on the agenda, as well as the Australia-England series later this year.

“It must be reiterated that there is still much work for the ECB and the cricket network to do as we try to plot a path through this pandemic. Chief amongst our priorities is to build on our commitment to support and grow women’s cricket and at the elite level discussions continue to progress to determine the best and safest way to host a tri-series against India and South Africa.

“We also continue to explore options for our England men to play white-ball series against Australia this summer and hope to have news on those series soon.”

Harrison was also very thankful to Cricket West Indies, Pakistan Cricket Board and Cricket Ireland for their efforts in helping get cricket back up and running.

“We owe a significant debt of gratitude to the players, staff and administrators of the Cricket West Indies, Cricket Ireland, and the Pakistan Cricket Board for their willingness and co-operation to get international cricket back up and running and allow these matches to be staged.

“Sports fans across the world will benefit as international cricket returns to our screens while it will also provide much-needed financial aid at all levels of cricket in England and Wales as we aim to withstand the challenges in front of us.”

Pakistan’s tour of England looked in doubt a few weeks ago as 10 players tested positive. However, nine have since tested negative, with three to meet with the squad in England.

England vs Ireland ODI series schedule:

  • 1st ODI, Southampton – July 30
  • 2nd ODI, Southampton – August 1
  • 3rd ODI, Southampton – August 4

England vs Pakistan series schedule:

  • 1st Test, Manchester – August 5-9
  • 2nd Test, Southampton – August 13-17
  • 3rd Test, Southampton – August 21-25
  • 1st T20I, Manchester – August 28
  • 2nd T20I, Manchester – August 30
  • 3rd T20I, Manchester – September 1

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Charbel is the owner & founder of cricblog.net, based in Sydney, Australia. He started the website to fulfill his love for the game of cricket. Charbel has been featured on other publications including OP India, Times of India, and The Roar, among others. He is also a keen fantasy sports player. Charbel has also had the privilege of interviewing cricketers on the CricBlog TV YouTube channel, including James Neesham, Rassie van der Dussen, Andrew Tye, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat and Saurabh Netravalkar: https://www.youtube.com/@cricblogtv For any story tips or questions, you can contact Charbel at charbelcoorey@cricblog.net.

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