Cricket West Indies (CWI) has approved Calypso Kings' three-match Test tour to England in bio-secure environment amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

If the UK government also gives approval of the same, the series will mark the return of the game after a lengthy hiatus due to the viral outbreak. 

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"The Board gave approval in principle for the proposed upcoming West Indies Test tour of England,eads a statement from CWI.

"The decision comes only after CWI medical and cricket-related representatives and advisors have been involved in detailed discussions with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), and their own medical and public health advisers."

There is no confirmation on the venues and scheduled start of the series yet, but it is being reported that the matches can be played in Hampshire’s Ageas Bowl and Lancashire’s Old Trafford, both of which have on-site hotels, from July 8. 

"CWI’s management is now in the process of seeking to put all of the approvals and logistics in place within the Caribbean, including seeking permission from the various National Governments to facilitate the movement of players and support staff, using private charter planes and conducting medical screenings and individual COVID-19 testing for all members of the touring party," the statement reads. 

The series will be played behind closed doors, without any crowd presence. 

"CWI will continue to fine-tune the various arrangements with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), whilst they await final UK Government approval of their plans for a bio-secure tour with all three Test Matches being played behind closed doors."

CWI President Ricky Skerritt said: "I would like to thank the CWI Management, the Medical Advisory Committee, and the FSAC for their detailed and timely presentations given to the Board meeting. 

"In addition to our approval in principle of the proposed Test Tour of England, we made some significant financial management decisions that will be announced and implemented in due course."

"The great detail to which the Board engaged in these matters is testimony to their urgency and importance, but it meant that we had to defer a few agenda items until next Wednesday (June 3), when we have scheduled to reconvene."