International Cricket Council announce Australia men's future tour program

The International Cricket Council have today released the men's Future Tours Program. The announcement follows off the back of the women's FTP, which was released yesterday. 

“We are delighted to have secured extensive high-quality content across both the women’s and men’s programs in schedules that encompass many of our key priorities for Australian Cricket," Peter Roach, Cricket Australia's Head of Cricket Operations and Scheduling said. 

Five Test Border-Gavaskar series promises to enhance Australia and India rivalry

The new program will include an expanded Test series against India, while maintaining the traditional window between November and February to host matches in Australia.

“The increase to a reciprocal five Test Border-Gavaskar series is a significant milestone and will greatly enhance the enduring rivalry and respect that exists between the Australian and Indian men’s teams," Roach said.

"Importantly, most of our home content will remain in our traditional window for both men and women, including a largely uninterrupted international window for the WBBL and greater flexibility for Australian players to participate in the BBL.

“The sustained success of our men’s and women’s teams has played a key role throughout negotiations of both FTPs and has ultimately secured Australian cricket fans consistently high-quality international cricket over the coming years."

Meanwhile, Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley declared the new program a triumph which will deliver a full calendar both at home and abroad. 

“We have seen from recent tours to Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Ireland, the power and popularity of bilateral international cricket to bring people together and grow the global game," he said. 
 
“We are excited about a strong calendar of Test matches which count towards the ICC World Test Championship, including five match series for both the Ashes and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

"It is particularly pleasing to confirm multi-format series for our Women’s team, with the opportunity to play Test matches, and a comprehensive program of international white ball cricket for both teams.”

Men's Future Tours Program