![(FILES) In this file photo taken on August 17, 2017 England's captain Joe Root plays a shot during play on the opening day of the first Test cricket match between England and the West Indies at Edgbaston in Birmingham, central England on August 17, 2017. England will play three Tests at home to the West Indies in July, subject to British government clearance to return behind closed doors, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on June 2, 2020. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO ASSOCIATION WITH DIRECT COMPETITOR OF SPONSOR, PARTNER, OR SUPPLIER OF THE ECB
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England were due to host West Indies in June before the tour was called off due to the coronavirus pandemic. AFP
England were due to host West Indies in June before the tour was called off due to the coronavirus pandemic. AFP
England confirm West Indies Test series for July
Tour is subject to UK government clearance