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England team director expects delay to West Indies Test series in June

The deadline of May 28 still stands but it's looking less and less likely that we're going to be out there in June, says England team director Ashley Giles

England's Ben Stokes, left, and Joe Root, right, celebrate beating South Africa in the second cricket test between South Africa and England at the Newlands Cricket Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. File photo: AP | PTI
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England's Ben Stokes, left, and Joe Root, right, celebrate beating South Africa in the second cricket test between South Africa and England at the Newlands Cricket Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. File photo: AP | PTI

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England team director Ashley Giles a home Test series against the West Indies in June will be delayed till the coronavirus pandemic subside.
 
England is scheduled to host West indies for a three-match series in June, with the opening match at The Oval on June 4.
 
The county championship, comprising four-day matches, was due to start on Sunday but English cricket is shut down until at least May 28, with the expectation of further postponements.
 
Giles told reporters in a conference call on Thursday: "The deadline of May 28 still stands but it's looking less and less

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