England women cancel West Indies Test to focus on Ashes preparation
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 4:12 PM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
England women’s cricket team has cancelled a scheduled Test match against the West Indies, set for April and May 2026, in favor of focusing on preparation for the Ashes. The fixtures will now comprise three T20 internationals and three One Day Internationals instead of the previously planned Test. This decision reflects a shift in priorities as England gears up for the prestigious Ashes series against Australia.
- •West Indies fixtures now include only T20Is and ODIs.
- •England cancels Test match to prioritize Ashes preparations.
- •Scheduled matches were originally set for April and May 2026.
- 4:12 PMESPNcricinfo — England women scrap West Indies Test to prioritise Ashes preparation
"The West Indies fixtures, listed on the ICC's Future Tours Programme for April and May, will now feature only three T20Is and three ODIs
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