England will be hosting Ireland for a historic one-off Test match next year, the England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed on Thursday (July 19). The board has also announced their schedule for the next summer, which includes a limited-overs series against Pakistan, the ICC Cricket World Cup, and the Ashes.

England will play five ODIs and one T20I against Pakistan in May. Following the World Cup final on July 15, the England national team will start their Test cricket assignments with the four-day Test against Ireland from July 24-27. The Ashes will then kickstart the Test Championship on August 1.

ECB chief executive Tom Harrison said: “We would love to see fans from all over the world getting to experience the unique atmosphere of an Ashes Test Match after the ICC Cricket World Cup.

“We fully supported the ICC's decision to award Full Membership to Cricket Ireland and we expect next summer's inaugural Test Match at Lord's against our neighbors to be a historic celebration for all Irish cricket fans.

 “It will also provide excellent Ashes preparation for England against an Irish team whose impressive performance against Pakistan earlier this year showed they can compete strongly in this form of the game.”

 

England's summer 2019 schedule

 

Pakistan

Sunday 5 May: England v Pakistan One-off T20I 5pm, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

Wednesday 8 May: England v Pakistan 1st ODI, Kia Oval

Saturday 11 May: England v Pakistan 2nd ODI, Ageas Bowl

Tuesday 14 May: England v Pakistan 3rd ODI, Brightside Ground, Bristol

Friday 17 May: England v Pakistan 4th ODI, Trent Bridge

Sunday 19 May: England v Pakistan 5th ODI, Emerald Headingley

 

Ireland

Wednesday 24 - Saturday 27 July: England v Ireland four-day Test, Lord’s