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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) already confirmed their next home series against the West Indies, the series which is scheduled to kick off July in a bio-secure environment.

The original schedule, which featured Tests at The Oval, Edgbaston and Lord's between 4-29 June, was postponed because of the dreadful coronavirus pandemic worldwide.

England’s three-Test series against West Indies will begin on 8 July in Southampton, followed by two Tests at Old Trafford on 16 July and 24 July.

The three matches will be played behind closed doors at the biosecure venues, which both have hotels on site.

West Indies arrive on 9 June and will be based at Old Trafford for initial quarantine and training.

First Test v West Indies: 8-12 July, Southampton

Second Test v West Indies: 16-20 July, Old Trafford

Third Test v West Indies: 24-28 July, Old Trafford

England have series against Pakistan, Australia and Ireland after West Indies ahead.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said a decision on series against Pakistan, Australia and Ireland will be determined at a later date.

“We are in daily dialogue with the government and our medical team. These are our proposed dates and they remain subject to government approval,” ECB director of events Steve Elworthy said.