England invites Windies to replace Sri Lanka for tour

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has invited West Indies to replace Sri Lanka in a tour of England next April and May for a test series and one-day internationals.

The series would follow England’s visit to the West Indies from January to April of next year and provide a final tuneup ahead of the 2009 Ashes, when holders Australia visit England starting in July. England’s invitation, which the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) said remains under discussion, would be for the Caribbean side to play two Test matches and three one-days. Dr. Donald Peters, Chief Executive Officer of the WICB, said a decision would be made in the coming weeks.

AFP