The West Indies Men’s Future Tours Program (FTP) was announced for the period 2023-27, with the West Indies home series against India in July-August next year that will consist of two Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is.
The Full members with the support of the ICC:-
The announcement of the FTP is the result of a collective effort of the full members with the support of the ICC.
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Ensures certainty of cricket fixtures with all bilateral series confirmed in all three formats. The exact dates of the series are to be announced by the members in due course.
West Indies have two challenging tours at the start of the FTP, as they tour Australia in January-February 2024 for two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is.
This is followed by a tour of Pakistan for three Tests, part of all Test matches. In the third round of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).
ICC GM of Cricket Wasim Khan said: “I want to thank our members for the effort they put into building this FTP for the next four years. We are incredibly fortunate that we have three live formats of the game.
This FTP is designed for all cricket to flourish:-
With an excellent program of ICC global events and strong bilateral and domestic cricket and this FTP, all cricket is designing to flourish.
“The landscape around the game is evolving and we will work closely with the members as we collectively adapt to it.
We are committing to growing the game and giving more fans more opportunities to enjoy cricket but are very aware of the need to balance that ambition with the welfare of players.
CWI CEO Johnny Grave: “Cricket West Indies (CWI) is pleasing. That the new men’s (2023-2027) and women’s (2023-2025) FTPs have been agreed upon.
Because it provides some certainty of our bilateral tours and matches of all formats. All other full member states.
“The major highlight during this period will be our joint hosting of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in June 2024. Where we will partner with the USA to deliver the highest quality event on and off the field.
Help inspire the next generation of West Indians:-
Hosting the Men’s T20 World Cup will help inspire the next generation of young West Indians. And provide a legacy and catalyst for growth. While also re-igniting the cricketing passion of our fans in the Caribbean and around the world. Sports within America.
“The 2023-2027 FTP will also be part of the countdown. And will form the centenary celebrations of West Indies’ participation in international cricket.
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2028 marks the 100th anniversary of our first Test match. And celebrates all the great things about our rich cricketing heritage.
West Indies is a wonderful opportunity to promote the amazing brand of cricket as we prepare for the historic event.
