Cricket News: WI cricket team departs for England tour

The West Indies cricket team departs to England from Antigua for the 3-match test series slated to begin on July 8. According to Cricket West Indies, the team departed Monday evening after having arrived safely from the two charter planes that collected the players and staff from their home countries throughout the day. The team will arrive in Manchester and the entire West Indies touring team along with support staff will be tested again for COVID-19 before taking part in the series which will be played in a "bio-secure" environment. The bio-secure protocols will restrict movement in and out of the venues, so a group of reserve players will travel to train and help prepare the Test squad and ensure replacements are available in case of any injury.