England Women’s upcoming tour of West Indies has seen a major change, with the planned Test match between both teams removed from the schedule as England prioritise their preparations for the 2027 Women’s Ashes. Now, their tour will have three T20Is and three ODIs. Cricket West Indies is expected to announce the exact dates and venues for the limited-overs series in due course.
According to the ECB, there was insufficient time to accommodate the Test match in the existing schedule. The four-day Test against Australia is scheduled to take place at Headingley, Leeds, from June 24 to June 27, 2027. The fixture will carry four points in the multi-format Ashes competition, making it particularly important for both sides.
“We appreciate the constructive conversations with Cricket West Indies that have enabled us to look forward to an exciting tour of the Caribbean before focusing our attentions back on our home summer,” ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould said.
Meanwhile, in the lead-up to the Ashes preparation, England will travel to India for a 10-day red-ball training camp in Bengaluru in January 2027. The team will also play three intra-squad matches which will be followed by a three-day warm-up fixture against Australia A.