England Cricket 2026
With the Ashes now a distant memory (we wish), it is time to look forward. So, what do we have coming up for England?
Well, the real highlights are likely to be the two T20 World Cups – the men have theirs in we taking place in February/March in India and Sri Lanka and the Women’s competition is on home soil during June/July.
All known fixtures in chronological order:
England Men v Sri Lanka
Thursday 22 January: First ODI - R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, 9am
Saturday 24 January: Second ODI - R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, 9am
Tuesday 27 January: Third ODI - R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, 9am
Friday 30 January: First T20 - Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, 1.30pm
Sunday 1 February: Second T20 - Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, 1.30pm
Tuesday 3 February: Third T20 - Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, 1.30pm
ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka - February and March
Group matches:
Sunday 8 February Vs Nepal - Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 9.30am
Wednesday 11 February Vs West Indies - Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 1.30pm
Saturday February 14 Vs Bangladesh - Eden Gardens, Kolkata, 9.30am
Monday 16 February Vs Italy - Eden Gardens, Kolkata 9.30am
England Women v New Zealand
Sunday 10 May: 1st Metro Bank ODI – Banks Homes Riverside, Durham, 11am
Wednesday 13 May: 2nd Metro Bank ODI – The County Ground, Northampton, 1pm
Saturday 16 May: 3rd Metro Bank ODI – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, 11am
Wednesday 20 May: 1st Vitality IT20 – The Central Co-op County Ground, Derby, 6:30pm
Saturday 23 May: 2nd Vitality IT20 – The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury, 2:30pm
Monday 25 May: 3rd Vitality IT20 – The 1st Central County Ground, Hove, tbc
England Women v India
Thursday 28 May: 1st Vitality IT20 – Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, Chelmsford, 6:30pm
Saturday 30 May: 2nd Vitality IT20 – Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol, tbc
Tuesday 2 June: 3rd Vitality IT20 – The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, 6:30pm
Friday 10 July: 1st Rothesay Test – Lord’s, London, 11am
ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England – June and July
Group matches:
Friday 12 June Vs Sri Lanka – Edgbaston, Birmingham, 6.30pm
Tuesday 16 June Vs TBD – Rose Bowl, Southampton, 6.30pm
Saturday 20 June Vs TBD – Headingley. Leeds, 6.30pm
Wednesday 24 June Vs West Indies – Lord’s, London, 6.30pm
Saturdat 27 June Vs New Zealand – The Oval, London, 6.30pm
England Women v Ireland
Tuesday 1 September: 1st Metro Bank ODI – The Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester, 1pm
Thursday 3 September: 2nd Metro Bank ODI – The Central Co-op County Ground, Derby, 1pm
Sunday 6 September: 3rd Metro Bank ODI – Visit Worcestershire New Road, Worcester, 11am
England Men v New Zealand
Thursday 4 June: 1st Rothesay Test – Lord’s, London, 11am
Wednesday 17 June: 2nd Rothesay Test – The Kia Oval, London, 11am
Thursday 25 June: 3rd Rothesay Test – Trent Bridge, Nottingham, 11am
England Men v India
Wednesday 1 July: 1st Vitality IT20 – Banks Homes Riverside, Durham, 6:30pm
Saturday 4 July: 2nd Vitality IT20 – Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, 2:30pm
Tuesday 7 July: 3rd Vitality IT20 – Trent Bridge, Nottingham, 6:30pm
Thursday 9 July: 4th Vitality IT20 – Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol, 6:30pm
Saturday 11 July: 5th Vitality IT20 – Utilita Bowl, Southampton, 6:30pm
Tuesday 14 July: 1st Metro Bank ODI – Edgbaston, Birmingham, 1pm
Thursday 16 July: 2nd Metro Bank ODI – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, 1pm
Sunday 19 July: 3rd Metro Bank ODI – Lord’s, London, 11am
England Men v Pakistan
Wednesday 19 August: 1st Rothesay Test – Headingley, Leeds, 11am
Thursday 27 August: 2nd Rothesay Test – Lord’s, London, 11am
Wednesday 9 September: 3rd Rothesay Test – Edgbaston, Birmingham, 11am
England Men v Sri Lanka
Tuesday 15 September: 1st Vitality IT20 – Utilita Bowl, Southampton, 6:30pm
Thursday 17 September: 2nd Vitality IT20 – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, 6:30pm
Saturday 19 September: 3rd Vitality IT20 – Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, tbc
Tuesday 22 September: 1st Metro Bank ODI – Banks Homes Riverside, Durham, 12:30pm
Thursday 24 September: 2nd Metro Bank ODI – Headingley, Leeds, 12:30pm
Sunday 27 September: 3rd Metro Bank ODI – The Kia Oval, London, 10:30am
Comments
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I hadn't realised how many white ball games we've got this summer. Two long series at home seems unusual, especially the 8 T20is, a few months after the T20WC .2
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I know that @MarcusH26 would probably have been quite excited had he been watching but Sussex and England Lions 21 year-old James Coles has just compiled an excellent innings of 61 off 34 balls (SR 179.41).
Two aspects made this even more impressive - he didn't hit a single six and a lot of his boundaries were gap finding rather than bludgeoned and at the other end to him was Tristan Stubbs, the big hitting South African international and Sunrisers captain, who managed just 23* off 22 balls (SR 104.55).1 -
Very very impressive innings. Currently I just don't quite see where he fits in internationally with so much top order depth. Feels like batting him at 8 in the test side example is a waste.Addick Addict said:I know that @MarcusH26 would probably have been quite excited had he been watching but Sussex and England Lions 21 year-old James Coles has just compiled an excellent innings of 61 off 34 balls (SR 179.41).
Two aspects made this even more impressive - he didn't hit a single six and a lot of his boundaries were gap finding rather than bludgeoned and at the other end to him was Tristan Stubbs, the big hitting South African international and Sunrisers captain, who managed just 23* off 22 balls (SR 104.55).
I was critical of the ECBs decision to not take him with the Lions and instead telling him to go to the SA20 instead and focus on white ball because he's an all formats option that'll give you some solid left arm spin if needed.2 -
Good info Addick Addict
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He currently has figures of 2-3, with one of those wickets having James Vince stumped by half the track.Addick Addict said:I know that @MarcusH26 would probably have been quite excited had he been watching but Sussex and England Lions 21 year-old James Coles has just compiled an excellent innings of 61 off 34 balls (SR 179.41).
Two aspects made this even more impressive - he didn't hit a single six and a lot of his boundaries were gap finding rather than bludgeoned and at the other end to him was Tristan Stubbs, the big hitting South African international and Sunrisers captain, who managed just 23* off 22 balls (SR 104.55).1 -
The point about allowing him to play in SA20 is to gain the experience but also because of the financial rewards which the ECB can't match under their current remuneration structure.MarcusH26 said:
Very very impressive innings. Currently I just don't quite see where he fits in internationally with so much top order depth. Feels like batting him at 8 in the test side example is a waste.Addick Addict said:I know that @MarcusH26 would probably have been quite excited had he been watching but Sussex and England Lions 21 year-old James Coles has just compiled an excellent innings of 61 off 34 balls (SR 179.41).
Two aspects made this even more impressive - he didn't hit a single six and a lot of his boundaries were gap finding rather than bludgeoned and at the other end to him was Tristan Stubbs, the big hitting South African international and Sunrisers captain, who managed just 23* off 22 balls (SR 104.55).
I was critical of the ECBs decision to not take him with the Lions and instead telling him to go to the SA20 instead and focus on white ball because he's an all formats option that'll give you some solid left arm spin if needed.1 -
Addick Addict said:
The point about allowing him to play in SA20 is to gain the experience but also because of the financial rewards which the ECB can't match under their current remuneration structure.MarcusH26 said:
Very very impressive innings. Currently I just don't quite see where he fits in internationally with so much top order depth. Feels like batting him at 8 in the test side example is a waste.Addick Addict said:I know that @MarcusH26 would probably have been quite excited had he been watching but Sussex and England Lions 21 year-old James Coles has just compiled an excellent innings of 61 off 34 balls (SR 179.41).
Two aspects made this even more impressive - he didn't hit a single six and a lot of his boundaries were gap finding rather than bludgeoned and at the other end to him was Tristan Stubbs, the big hitting South African international and Sunrisers captain, who managed just 23* off 22 balls (SR 104.55).
I was critical of the ECBs decision to not take him with the Lions and instead telling him to go to the SA20 instead and focus on white ball because he's an all formats option that'll give you some solid left arm spin if needed.
Yeah the experience for a young batter of working with Bairstow, Stubbs, QDK etc is invaluable. Glad he's actually getting games after carrying the drinks at the Abu Dhabi T10 before Christmas.0 -
India playing games with visas for our players with Pakistani heritage again. An absolute disgrace
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jan/14/visa-issue-hits-england-preparations-t20-world-cup-adil-rashid-rehan-ahmed-india-government-ecb
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I don't understand, though, why the two players in question aren't travelling to play in the warm-up games in Sri Lanka? Is there a reason why they can't be involved given that India have given assurances that they will receive their visas?0
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Two theories, 1 (and most likely) they need to pick their visa up in the UK or 2 they don't want to risk getting stranded in Sri LankaAddick Addict said:I don't understand, though, why the two players in question aren't travelling to play in the warm-up games in Sri Lanka? Is there a reason why they can't be involved given that India have given assurances that they will receive their visas?0 -
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It's always interesting to see how the careers of our young players especially with the U19 WC starting today (England play their first match tomorrow which is live on Sky).
Looking back at the 2017-18 U19 WC squad, three players have become England internationals namely Brook, Banton and Jacks. Another seven have made it as professionals to varying degrees of success but five are now out of the pro game - two of those, in fact, never played a single game in any form of county cricket and one of those was actually 19 attained when selected for the U19s squad.
This just goes to show how difficult it is to say with certainty at the ages of 17-19 where a young sports person might end up. Which makes it even more ridiculous when 10-12 year-olds are judged on what people see. So much can and does happen during their formative years.1 -
That's a really interesting squad to look at. Brook ,Banton and Jacks are the standouts of course and some good solid county pros like Lammonby,Hollmann, Bamber and Pennington. Some of those names I've genuinely never heard of.Addick Addict said:It's always interesting to see how the careers of our young players especially with the U19 WC starting today (England play their first match tomorrow which is live on Sky).
Looking back at the 2017-18 U19 WC squad, three players have become England internationals namely Brook, Banton and Jacks. Another seven have made it as professionals to varying degrees of success but five are now out of the pro game - two of those, in fact, never played a single game in any form of county cricket and one of those was actually 19 attained when selected for the U19s squad.
This just goes to show how difficult it is to say with certainty at the ages of 17-19 where a young sports person might end up. Which makes it even more ridiculous when 10-12 year-olds are judged on what people see. So much can and does happen during their formative years.
Perera played a couple of games for Sussex 2s last season because I think he's part of SACA.0 -
Lammonby is someone I think could make it as an international player, albeit Bethell has nabbed his usual spot for now0
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Really like him as a white ball batter. Would like to have a look at him at international level, maybe if Phil Salt spends another series getting starts and not converting.Leuth said:Lammonby is someone I think could make it as an international player, albeit Bethell has nabbed his usual spot for now0 -
Bashir confirmed at Derbyshire in a 2 year deal, let’s hope he plays some games0
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England U19 won their opening game against Pakistan by 37 runs. Caleb Falconer won MOM for his 66 (73).
Scotland's first match yesterday was abandoned without a ball being bowled.2 -
Bashir is actually out in Zimbabwe as he is doing some work with Mushtaq Ahmed while the U19 WC is going on.fenaddick said:Bashir confirmed at Derbyshire in a 2 year deal, let’s hope he plays some games1 -
England U19 beat Zimbabwe by 8 wickets with 22.2 overs to spare.
The wickets were shared with Manny Lumsden (10-0-38-3) returning the best figures and the batting dominated by Thomas Rew (86* off 66) and Ben Mayes (77* off 72) in an undefeated partnership of 167.0 -
There is a joke amongst Somerset fans that Thomas might actually be better than James!Addick Addict said:England U19 beat Zimbabwe by 8 wickets with 22.2 overs to spare.
The wickets were shared with Manny Lumsden (10-0-38-3) returning the best figures and the batting dominated by Thomas Rew (86* off 66) and Ben Mayes (77* off 72) in an undefeated partnership of 167.0 -
I think that there is a bit of truth to that. It wouldn't be a total surprise to see them both in the England side eventually.MarcusH26 said:
There is a joke amongst Somerset fans that Thomas might actually be better than James!Addick Addict said:England U19 beat Zimbabwe by 8 wickets with 22.2 overs to spare.
The wickets were shared with Manny Lumsden (10-0-38-3) returning the best figures and the batting dominated by Thomas Rew (86* off 66) and Ben Mayes (77* off 72) in an undefeated partnership of 167.0 -
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Bangladesh, who are in the same group as England in next month's T20 WC, could be replaced at the last minute by Scotland.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board recently wrote to the international governing body saying that because of political tensions between the two countries, they would not travel to India. Instead, they requested that their matches be moved to Sri Lanka. The ICC has responded that there are no specific threats relating to the Bangladesh cricket team and is unwilling to alter the fixtures this late in the day, leaving the Bangladesh Cricket Board and Bangladesh government with a choice: fulfil their group-stage fixtures in Mumbai and Kolkata, or pull out of the tournament.
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Hampshire's Ben Mayes currently 175* for the U19s Vs Scotland0
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Crawley and Duckett continue their successful Ashes opening pairing in the ODI tomorrow...
A long batting lineup, Dawson at 10. Not sure about the bowling though.
1. Zak Crawley2. Ben Duckett3. Joe Root4 Jacob Bethell5. Harry Brook (c)6. Jos Buttler (wk)7. Will Jacks8. Sam Curran9. Jamie Overton10. Liam Dawson11. Adil Rashid0 -
Top seven is pretty much just the Test team with Buttler instead of Stokes1
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Out here now with Barmy Army looking forward to first ball tomorrow8
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One person I've mentioned previously as being a decent candidate as England coach is Jonathan Trott. His contract with Afghanistan runs out after the T20 WC, he has thrown his hat into the ring in an interview in Wisden and is probably as well suited a candidate as we are likely to find.2
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England U19s (404-6) beat Scotland (152 all out) by 252 runs.
Ben Mayes with a magnificent 191 (117), the joint second highest individual score in the history of the U19 WC and Joseph Moores 81 (65), nephew of Peter, were the main contributors for England with the bat. Caleb Falconer with 3-19 was best with the ball.
Top scorer for Scotland was Finlay Carter, with 34 (55), of Whitstable CC, brother of Scotland Women's Darcey and son of Darrell, a very well known seamer over the years in the Kent League.
So that's 3/3 for England and they progress into the Super Sixes as winners of their group.1 -
Goodness me we have a bowling coach and a fielding coach now
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/c0q45xe7ev8o2 -
Sri Lanka have won the toss and will bat. Will Jacks is ill so Rehan Ahmed comes in.0
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I really don't think, given we have so many good white bowl batters around. that we use the same players for both formats. It gives no time for respite between series and on current form there is no way that the likes of Duckett, Crawley and Jacks deserve places in both anyway.
I also think that it's strange that Root insists on batting at 4 in Test cricket but is happy to bat at 3 in ODIs. From a consistency perspective, one would have thought that if are going to play the same top five in both then it makes sense for them to bat in that same order.
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