Leeds to host four 2019 International Cricket Council World Cup matches

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that Leeds will host four 2019 ICC World Cup matches next June and July.

Headingley will welcome England, India, Pakistan, West Indies, Sri Lanka and World Cup Qualifier champions Afghanistan.

Headingley fixtures

Friday 21 June – England v Sri Lanka

Saturday 29 June – Pakistan v Afghanistan

Thursday 4 July – Afghanistan v West Indies

Saturday 6 July – Sri Lanka v India

Mark Arthur, The Yorkshire County Cricket Club Chief Executive said: “The Club is delighted to be hosting four prestigious fixtures in next year’s ICC World Cup. Headingley will be transformed ahead of the tournament as we look forward to welcoming England, Pakistan, India, West Indies, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan.

“Headingley has had a history of staging thrilling matches featuring these nations and look forward to welcoming qualifiers Afghanistan. We can guarantee that the Yorkshire public will be extremely enthusiastic about today’s announcement and get behind the teams in next year’s tournament.”

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 will be staged in England and Wales from 30 May to 14 July. England will open the tournament at The Oval on 30 May when they will take on South Africa.

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