England tour of West Indies 2021/22
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The England tour of the West Indies constitutes a bilateral cricket series rather than a single standing competition with a fixed number of clubs. The rivalry is contested for the Botham–Richards Trophy, which replaced the Wisden Trophy in 2020. The Wisden Trophy was introduced in 1963 to commemorate the centenary of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack.
The first official Test match between the two nations took place in June 1928 at Lord's, organized by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and the West Indian Club, as formal boards like the ECB and Cricket West Indies did not yet exist. The series is part of the ICC Future Tour Programme and often feeds into the World Test Championship.
Formats vary: Test series typically consist of 3 matches, while white-ball tours include 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is. The West Indies leads the Test head-to-head (57 wins to England's 49 as of recent counts), while England leads in ODIs (56-48). England currently holds the Botham–Richards Trophy after winning the 2024 Test series 2-0.
Notable historical moments include the 1976 'Grovel' series and the 1984 'Blackwash'. The rivalry is distinct from the Ashes due to its post-colonial and cultural dimensions, contrasting West Indian flair and pace with English technique. Governing bodies are the ECB and Cricket West Indies.
Seasons
- 2021