West Indies' 2025 home schedule features a highly anticipated Test series against Australia, their first since 2015. Scheduled across June and July, the series is part of the ICC World Test Championship. Additionally, West Indies will host Pakistan for ODIs and T20Is. The women's team has crucial matches against England and South Africa, aiming for World Cup qualification.
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