ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket fans across the Caribbean can look forward to a festival of international cricket in 2026, as both the West Indies men’s and women’s senior teams prepare for a packed calendar of home fixtures.
Cricket West Indies (CWI) unveiled the much-anticipated schedule on Wednesday during its quarterly press conference.
Director of Cricket, Miles Bascombe, outlined a year brimming with high-profile opponents and historic moments, promising that “both our men’s and women’s teams will have full and exciting schedules in front of their home supporters.”
Men’s line-up: Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Pakistan
The men’s side will host three major tours, beginning with Sri Lanka in a full series across formats.
“We start the home series for the men with Sri Lanka and a full tour of all three formats: three ODIs, three T20s, and two Test matches,” Bascombe explained.
That will be followed by a white-ball clash against New Zealand, featuring three ODIs and three T20 internationals. The year then culminates with the arrival of Pakistan for a two-match Test series.
Women’s highlights: Historic Test against Australia
The West Indies Women will also be center stage, with a historic red-ball fixture among their assignments.
“The women will have Sri Lanka for six white ball matches: three ODIs and three T20Is,” Bascombe said.
The marquee moment will come when the women face Australia in a full-format tour, including a rare Test match on Caribbean soil — a landmark event for regional women’s cricket. The season will conclude with Pakistan, contesting three ODIs and three T20Is.
Building momentum on and off the field
For Bascombe, these fixtures are more than just dates on a calendar; they represent opportunities for growth, fan engagement, and historic milestones. “Our aim is to ensure that both our men’s and women’s teams have the platform to showcase their talent at home while giving our fans the chance to witness world-class cricket,” he emphasized.
The 2026 season, with its mix of traditional rivalries, historic firsts, and competitive contests, promises to be one of the most memorable in recent years for West Indies cricket.
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