In a much-anticipated announcement, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has revealed a thrilling lineup of international home tours for the West Indies Men’s team, spanning from May to December 2024.
The action-packed schedule features encounters against cricket powerhouses South Africa, England, and Bangladesh, promising an exhilarating journey for cricket enthusiasts across the Caribbean and beyond.
The home tours kick off with the arrival of South Africa for three T20 Internationals (T20Is) at Sabina Park, setting the stage for a captivating showdown just ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Following this, the Proteas will make a return visit to the region after the West Indies Test Tour to England in July.
This time, they will engage in a two-Test Match Series in Trinidad and Guyana, followed by a second three-match T20I Series at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad, adding to the excitement leading up to the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
In October, the West Indies team will embark on a white-ball tour to Sri Lanka before welcoming England to the Caribbean for another thrilling series.
The white-ball tour will feature three CG United One Day Internationals (ODIs) and five T20Is across Antigua, Barbados, and Saint Lucia, with travel packages already available for purchase from CWI’s Official Tour Operators.
The action doesn’t stop there, as Bangladesh will complete the year with an all-format tour just before Christmas.
The tour will include two Test Matches in Antigua and Jamaica, three CG United ODIs in St Kitts, and three T20Is in Saint Vincent, providing fans with a fitting conclusion to an eventful cricketing year.
Expressing his excitement about the upcoming series, CWI Chief Executive, Johnny Grave, emphasized the significance of hosting these prestigious events across eight host countries in the West Indies.
Grave highlighted the inclusion of Saint Vincent as a host venue for the first time since 2012, showcasing the continued expansion and diversity of cricket in the region.
While acknowledging the absence of international cricket at venues like the National Stadium in Grenada and Windsor Park in Dominica due to ongoing improvements, Grave assured fans of the organization’s commitment to returning to these venues in 2025, promising even more thrilling cricketing action in the future.
Tickets for the first series against South Africa in Jamaica are already available for purchase online, with official travel partners offering packages for the England Tour later in the year.
Additional tickets for the remaining series are expected to go on sale in July after the conclusion of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
As the West Indies Men’s team gears up for these formidable challenges, Grave urged fans to rally behind the Men in Maroon as they aim for a historic third T20 World Cup title and strive to secure crucial points in the ICC World Test Championship, igniting the spirit of cricketing passion and camaraderie across the Caribbean and beyond.
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