West Indies seek ECB support for women's Test against England
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 9:21 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
West Indies express hope of hosting a women's Test against England next year. Chief executive Chris Dehring stated the match would be a "certainty" if the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) provides financial assistance. England is keen on the Test as part of their preparations for next summer’s Ashes. The West Indies have faced financial pressures, affecting their ability to host matches, including a previously canceled Test against Australia earlier this year. The schedule for the England tour, which includes the Test along with T20s and ODIs, is yet to be announced, with discussions on location bids underway.
- •West Indies hope to host England for a women's Test in April-May 2027.
- •Chief executive Chris Dehring calls for ECB funding to ensure the match occurs.
- •This would be West Indies' first women's Test since 2004.
- •Financial constraints led to the cancellation of a Test against Australia this year.
- •A schedule for the England tour is yet to be finalized.
- 9:21 AMYahoo Sports — ECB help would make women's Test a 'certainty' - West Indies
- 9:21 AMBBC Sport — ECB help would make women's Test a 'certainty' - West Indies
"West Indies are still hopeful of hosting England in a women's Test next year, but the fixture would be a "certainty" if the ECB were to help fund it, says chief executive Chris Dehring.
"West Indies are still hopeful of hosting England in a women's Test next year, but the fixture would be a "certainty" if the ECB were to help fund it, says chief executive Chris Dehring.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 9:21 AMECB help would make women's Test a 'certainty' - West Indies
West Indies are still hopeful of hosting England in a women's Test next year, but the fixture would be a "certainty" if the ECB were to help fund it, says chief executive Chris Dehring.
- BBC SportOct 9, 2026, 9:21 AMECB help would make women's Test a 'certainty' - West Indies
West Indies are still hopeful of hosting England in a women's Test next year, but the fixture would be a "certainty" if the ECB were to help fund it, says chief executive Chris Dehring.
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