India to play 5 Tests against England in 2018

Bengaluru, September 5: During their trip to England in 2018 (July to September), India will play five Tests, 3 one-dayers and 3 T20Is, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Tuesday (September 5).

In a change from the past few series, the tour will begin with the T20Is from July 3 and the one-day internationals on July 12, while the Tests will commence on August 1 at Edgbaston.

"A five-Test series against India is at the heart of next summer's international programme," said ECB Chief Executive Officer Tom Harrison. "This is always a much-anticipated contest which attracts a huge following across the globe for the five-day game.

"Test match cricket has a strong, consistent and passionate following across England and Wales and the seven summer Tests, starting with the Pakistan matches, are sure to attract good crowds.

"Alongside these, England's white-ball contests against India, Australia and Scotland will give a fascinating guide to form ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup, to be staged here in 2019," said Harrison.

"We are pleased to have a very loyal following for all three formats of the game and we expect to attract great crowds across the summer. The universal on-sale date was a great success for the venues and fans last year and we will repeat that again this year. What also stays the same is that we would urge fans to apply early and plan for a big summer of cricket."'

Schedule:
July 3: Ist T20I, Old Trafford

July 6: 2nd T20I, Cardiff

July 8: 3rd T20I, Bristol

July 12: Ist ODI, Trent Bridge

July 14: 2nd ODI, Lord's

July 17: 3rd ODI, Headingley

August 1-5: Ist Test, Edgbaston

August 9-13: 2nd Test, Lord's

August 22-18: 3rd Test, Trent Bridge

August 30-Sept 3: 4th Test, Southampton

Sept 7-11: 5th Test, The Oval