
Howzat for a huge summer of cricket?
Howzat for a huge summer of cricket?
Watch England take on the world’s best, live and exclusive on Sky Sports Cricket
Watch England take on the world’s best, live and exclusive on Sky Sports Cricket
Joe Root and co are ready to step up to the crease and prove exactly what they’re made of this summer
England v Pakistan, from Thursday 24 May, 10am, Sky Sports Cricket/HD (CH 514/504)
Prepare to be bowled over by an epic feast of live action on Sky Sports Cricket this summer, as England look to put some of the game’s top teams in a right old spin.
From tough Test series against Pakistan and India (who are ranked number one in the world) to ODI and T20 battles with old foes Australia, the action really is non-stop on Sky Sports Cricket. And there you were, thinking the next few months were all about the World Cup…
Plus, Sky Sports subscribers can follow every six, wicket and thrilling finish both at home and on the go with the Sky Sports app. Out for a picnic? At a garden party? Washing the car? Don’t worry, you don’t have to miss a moment.
But now for the important stuff. With so much action on the box, take a look at our handy viewing guide below and start planning your sizzling summer of cricket…
Your Summer of Cricket fixtures

First Test, from Thursday 24 May, 10am
Second Test, from Friday 1 June, 10am

ODI, Sunday 10 June, 10.30am

First ODI, Wednesday 13 June, 12.30pm
Second ODI, Saturday 16 June
Third ODI, Tuesday 19 June
Fourth ODI, Thursday 21 June
Fifth ODI, Sunday 24 June
International T20, Wednesday 27 June

First International T20, Tuesday 3 July
Second International T20, Friday 6 July
Third International T20, Sunday 8 July
First ODI, Thursday 12 July
Second ODI, Saturday 14 July
Third ODI, Tuesday 17 July
First Test, from Wednesday 1 August
Second Test, from Thursday 9 August
Third Test, from Saturday 18 August
Fourth Test, from Thursday 30 August
Fifth Test, from Friday 7 September
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