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Richards–Botham Trophy

Richards–Botham Trophy

Trophy for winners of test cricket series between England and West Indies

The Richards–Botham Trophy is a trophy awarded to the winner of Test cricket series played between England and the West Indies.[1] It is named after the former international players Viv Richards and Ian Botham, who played as rivals in West Indies–England fixtures, but were also team-mates at Somerset and good friends.[2] The trophy replaces the Wisden Trophy, which was retired following the 2020 series between the two teams.[3]

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In March 2021, Cricket West Indies announced the fixtures of the first edition, to be played in March 2022.[4][5]

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References

  1. [1]
    "England and West Indies expand the number of matches to be played in the Caribbean in 2022". BBC Sport. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  2. [2]
    "ECB and CWI announce expanded England Men's Tour of the West Indies in 2022". England and Wales Cricket Board. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  3. [3]
    "England v West Indies: Richards-Botham Trophy to replace Wisden Trophy". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  4. [4]
    "CWI and ECB announce expanded England Men's tour of West Indies in 2022". Cricket West Indies. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  5. [5]
    "England extends tours of West Indies in 2022". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 24 March 2021.


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