ENGLAND TOUR OF INDIA 2021: CHENNAI TO HOST 2 TEST MATCHES; CHECK DATES OTHER DETAILS 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed that Chennai and Ahmedabad will be the two host venues for the four-Test series during England's tour of India in 2021. 

Chennai will host the first 2 Tests between India and England in February 2021 while Ahmedabad will host a day-night Test and the 4th Test along with all T20Is of a 5-match series. Also, a 3-match ODI series will be played in Pune too.

According to Cricbuzz report, England will start the Test series on February 5, nine days after the proposed second Test at Galle on their tour of Sri Lanka. The visitors will be confined to just three venues with the Motera stadium in Ahmedabad also hosting the five T20Is.

"The BCCI prioritises health and safety of both teams and will leave no stone unturned to make sure that the tour is held adhering to all safety protocols agreed by the BCCI and ECB medical teams," BCCI secretary Jay Shah said.

"Both Boards have worked closely to put together an exciting series that promises to provide high octane action between two powerhouses of world cricket. This will be India's first bilateral series at home since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic and the home season will bring back joy to cricket fans," BCCI secretary added.

England tour of India 2021 - Full schedule:

Test series in Chennai, Ahmedabad

1st Test in Chennai - February 5 to 9

2nd Test in Chennai - February 13 to 17

3rd Test (D/N) in Ahmedabad - February 24 to 28

4th Test in Ahmedabad - March 4 to 8

T20I series in Ahmedabad

5-match T20I series in Ahmedabad (March 12, 14, 16, 18, and 20)

ODI series in Pune

3-match ODI series in Pune (March 23, 26, and 28)