MUMBAI, 27 March 2008 — England will play two Tests and seven One-Day Internationals on their tour of India in November and December, the Indian board (BCCI) said yesterday.
The venues and the dates for these matches, however, have yet to be finalized as the BCCI announced a packed itinerary for the period spanning June to April 2009.
India, currently hosting South Africa in a three-Test series, will play a tri-series in Bangladesh in June, also involving Pakistan.This follows the inaugural edition of the 44-day, multimillion-dollar Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament to be played in India from April 18.
India then travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup one-day competition from June 24 before touring Sri Lanka for three Tests and five ODIs from July 15 to Aug. 30.
After the Champions Trophy in Pakistan from Sept. 8-28, India will host Australia for four Tests in Bangalore, Mohali, New Delhi and Nagpur from Oct. 9 to Nov. 10 before England’s visit.
India will begin the new year with a tour Pakistan for three Tests and five ODIs from Jan. 4 to Feb. 20 before traveling to New Zealand for three Tests and five ODIs from Feb. 26 to April 15.
