Indian women's cricket team to play Tests against England and Australia in Wankhede and DY Patil Stadium

Wankhede Stadium and the DY Patil are going to host two women's Tests according to the new schedule announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday.

Hyderabad: The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Friday announced that the Wankhede Stadium in South Mumbai and the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai will host two Women's Tests. The home season for the Indian Women's team against England and Australia will include two Tests in December, along with six T20Is and three ODIs. The Indian side will face a stern challenge in the form of England and Australia but the team will like to emerge victorious by the end of the series.

The season kicks off with the resumption of A tours, as India A hosts England A team for three T20s at the Wankhede Stadium, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said in a statement. The international home season will begin with India hosting England for three T20Is, which will be played under lights at the Wankhede Stadium.

England's Tour of India will culminate with a four-day Test scheduled from December 14 to 17 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Australia will then arrive on Indian soil to kickstart their multi-format series, commencing with a Test at the Wankhede Stadium from December 21 to 24. The Test will be followed by six white-ball matches, starting with the three ODIs, followed by three T20Is at the DY Patil Stadium.