Lord’s Cricket Stadium in London will host the women’s test match for the first time in history. England released its calendar till 2026, in which it was told that the only women’s test will be played between India and England. Which will be the first women’s test on this historic ground. England will also play a test against Zimbabwe in 2025, which will be the first test between the two teams in 22 years. After Zimbabwe, the English team will host India for 5 Tests. After this, England will go directly to Australia to play the Ashes series. Women’s Test will be held on a special moment
The England Cricket Board said, the women’s test between India and England in 2026 will be held on a special moment. In 1976, the England women’s team played a test in London for the last time under the captaincy of the legendary Rachel Heyhoe Flint. On the completion of 50 years of this special occasion, a test match will be held between India and England at Lord’s Stadium in London. No England player played a Test at Lord’s
MCC Cricket Committee Chairperson and former England player Claire Taylor said, “I played 15 Tests in my career, but could not play a single one at Lord’s. So I am very happy to hear the news of the match. I am especially happy for those players who will play this match in 2026. Now young girls playing cricket in England can also dream of playing a Test match at the Home of Cricket Lord’s. This will also prove that cricket is a game for everyone.” England will not play any women’s Test in 2024 and 2025
The England Women’s Cricket Team will not play any Test this year, they will not play any Test next year either. The team will directly play a Test against India in 2026. Earlier, the team played its last Test in India against India in 2023. India won in this. West Indies men’s and women’s team will come to England next year to play 3 ODIs and 3 T20 series. England’s men’s team will also host South Africa next year. Then the team will tour Ireland in September itself. It is our responsibility to promote Zimbabwe cricket – ECB
England Cricket Board (ECB) CEO Richard Gould said, “Playing Test cricket against Zimbabwe will be a historic moment. Both the countries have not played any Test for 20 years. It is our responsibility to promote Test cricket in developed countries.” Test against India after Zimbabwe
England team’s only Test against Zimbabwe will start from 22 May next year. After this, the team will play 5 Tests against India. The first match will start on 20 June, while the last Test will be played from 31 July to 4 August.
