Ganguly also said that BCCI will do everything to host the next IPL in India in 2021.
BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has revealed that India will host England for a full-fledged series at home next year. Though an official itinerary is yet to be announced, Ganguly confirmed that the series will feature four Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is.
There are also talks of Ahmedabad’s new Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera hosting a day-night Test match between the two sides.
“England is touring India for four Test matches, three ODIs, and five T20Is. It is easy to have bilateral as there are just two teams. We have to keep assessing the situation, a lot of people are talking about the second COVID wave, and we have to be careful,” Ganguly during a virtual press conference.
India to tour England for five Test matches in 2021
The BCCI has in the last few years ensured that it plans the ODI and T20I series keeping in mind whether the next showpiece event is a 50-over event or a 20-over event.
Commenting on the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League, Ganguly said: "We are trying to have the next IPL in India. It's a tournament for India. I always tell people that they need to be here to see what IPL means to India."
The five T20Is against England will be good preparation for Virat Kohli's team for the upcoming T20 World Cup which is set to be played in India in October-November.
(ANI inputs)