The Indian cricket team is all set to embark on a tour of the West Indies in July 2023, following their ongoing participation in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia in the United Kingdom. Led by Rohit Sharma, the Indian side will engage in a series of matches comprising two Test matches, three ODIs, and five T20Is.
While the formal dates for the tour are yet to be announced, cricket.com has shared a tentative schedule that has been shared among the boards of Cricket West Indies (CWI). According to this schedule, the white-ball games, including the three ODIs and three T20Is, will be hosted by Barbados, Trinidad, and Guyana. The final two T20Is will take place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to finalize the schedule soon, with an announcement anticipated later this week. Representatives from the BCCI and CWI are also expected to meet during the World Test Championship final in London.
The tour will kick off with the first Test match, scheduled to be held in Dominica from July 12 to 16. This will be followed by the second Test in Trinidad from July 20 to 24. The ODI series will commence on July 27 with the first match in Barbados, followed by the second ODI on July 29, also in Barbados. The final ODI will be held on August 1 in Trinidad. The T20Is will then commence on August 4 with the first match in Trinidad, followed by the second and third T20Is in Guyana on August 6 and 8, respectively. The last two T20Is will take place in Florida on August 12 and 13.
The Indian cricket team’s tour of the West Indies holds great significance for both teams. It provides an opportunity for India to build on their recent successes and continue their winning momentum. It will also be a chance for Rohit Sharma to showcase his leadership skills as the captain of the side.
The West Indies team, on the other hand, will be keen to make a strong comeback and perform well on their home soil. The series will test their skills and provide an opportunity for the young and talented players to prove their mettle.
Overall, the tour promises to be an exciting and closely contested battle between two cricketing powerhouses. Fans from both countries eagerly await the formal announcement of the schedule and look forward to witnessing some thrilling cricketing action between India and the West Indies in July and August 2023.