This evening can be very pleasant for cricket fans. International cricket is returning after 116 days from today. The cricket teams of England and West Indies will face off to play the first Test match of the three-match series from today. The last international cricket match was played between New Zealand and Australia on 13 March 2020. The first match of the three-Test series between the West Indies and England is to be played at Southampton from 3.30 pm Indian time.
Both teams face off in Tests
Both teams have been face-to-face 157 times in the history of Test cricket, where England have won 49 and the Windies team has won 57 matches. Also, during this time, a total of 51 matches ended on a draw.
The England team has won 34 of their total 86 home defeats and 30 defeats. England has also been satisfied with the draw in 22 matches at home. Speaking of captaincy, the Windies will be captained by all-rounder Jason Holder, while the England captaincy will also be replaced by regular captain Joe Root in place of all-rounder Ben Stokes.
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International Cricket will resume after 116 days with England-West Indies Test Series