New Zealand announces summer schedule, starting with series against West Indies

The New Zealand team is set to return to international cricket after a long break due to the Corona virus. New Zealand will begin their home season in a three-match T20 series against the West Indies. According to the news, the first match of the series will be played on November 27 at Eden Park.

New Zealand and West Indies will then play a two-Test series, which will be held from December 3 to 15. There have also been reports in the news that apart from the West Indies, teams from Pakistan, Australia, and Bangladesh will also tour New Zealand. Let us know that apart from the three T20 matches, Pakistan will also play a series of two Test matches with New Zealand from 18 December to 7 January.

New Zealand will play the Boxing Day Test with Pakistan. The year 2021 will host New Zealand, Australia, and Bangladesh in the month of February. She will play a five-match T20 series with Australia and a two-match ODI and three T20 series against Bangladesh.

Regarding the upcoming series, New Zealand Cricket Board CEO David White said in a statement, “It is very important for us to host these tours. Brings in international revenue which funds New Zealand cricket. Also, it is important that the fans of the game take care of the game and also the game especially in this difficult time. Significantly, international cricket is slowly returning to the track. In recent times, England has also hosted the West Indies, Ireland, Pakistan, and Australia.