Sophia Gardens will host the World Cup champions as England take on Pakistan on Thursday, 8th July.
Pakistan, holders of the Champions Trophy, will take on the world's top ODI side in an epic clash in Cardiff.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has today set out plans to host international series across men’s, women’s and disability cricket in 2021.
Building on this summer’s behind closed door men’s and women’s internationals, the ECB is preparing to stage matches at grounds across England and Wales next year.
A five-Test series against India is planned to headline the men’s international summer, following a Royal London Series against Sri Lanka and a Royal London Series and Vitality IT20 Series against Pakistan.
Current plans see England Women set to play South Africa in a Royal London Series and Vitality IT20 Series before hosting New Zealand in a Royal London Series and Vitality IT20 Series.
The England Visually Impaired team is also planning to host Australia in a limited-overs series in August, subject to Covid-19 restrictions. England hold the Ashes after their resounding success in Adelaide four years ago with fixtures and dates for next summer’s series also yet to be finalised.
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Those who chose to credit their account after this year's IT20 did not go ahead will have received an email with further details on how to use this credit towards the purchase of tickets for the 2021 season.
Discussions about further series are continuing with the possibility of scheduling additional men’s bilateral cricket in June including Test cricket and a Vitality IT20 Series against Sri Lanka. The ECB will be able to further progress these plans when the detailed scheduling arrangements for the World Test Championship Final, proposed to take place in June 2021, have been finalised by ICC.
Ballots for Men’s Internationals have opened today. The outlook around Covid-19 remains uncertain and so venues and dates are provisional and subject to change.
All ticket purchasers are provided with a Ticket Refund Promise to guard against the potential impact of Covid-19 next summer. This ensures fans will get a refund if their ticket is cancelled due to full crowds not returning to stadiums due to Covid-19, or if they are unable to attend a match they purchased a ticket for because of a change in date or venue for that match.
Glamorgan Chief Executive Officer, Hugh Morris, said: "We are delighted to announce the return of international cricket to Sophia Gardens and welcome the World Cup champions, England, back to Wales.
"We have a proud tradition of hosting international fixtures and providing great experiences for fans across Wales and the UK. After a season without spectators, we can’t wait to extend a very warm Welsh welcome to visitors here next summer, and we look forward to showcasing Cardiff and Wales to the wider cricketing community."
ECB Chief Executive Officer, Tom Harrison, said: “We had an amazing summer of international cricket this year with some memorable performances, and we know how much enjoyment it brought to people whilst staying at home.
“Next year we’ve got another big international programme to look forward to, with the thrill of a five-Test series against India as the centrepiece, compelling white ball series for our men and women, and an Ashes Series for our Visually Impaired team. It’s an exciting prospect for England fans, and while Covid means there’s still a great deal of uncertainty, we really hope to be able to welcome fans back into the grounds safely next year to bring that unique atmosphere to stadia across the country.”
For most host venues, tickets for the men’s matches are initially available via a ticket ballot, with details on each host venue’s website. General sale tickets are available on 12 January 2021.
Dates and venues for the women’s series will be confirmed and tickets are expected to go on sale next year. Fixtures and dates for the visually impaired series are also yet to be confirmed.
Provisional 2021 England Men’s home internationals
England Men’s Royal London Series against Sri Lanka
29th June - 4th July (3 ODIs)
England Men's Royal London Series against Pakistan
Thu 8 July England v Pakistan 1st ODI Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Sat 10 July England v Pakistan 2nd ODI Lord’s
Tue 13 July England v Pakistan 3rd ODI Edgbaston
Vitality IT20 Series
16th July - 20th July (3 IT20s)
England Men’s Test Series against India
4th August - 14th September (5 Tests)