Richards–Botham Trophy

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 Sir Vivian Richards and Sir 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]

Richards–Botham Trophy
AdministratorECB and CWI
FormatTest
First edition 2021–22
Tournament formatseries
Number of teams England and  West Indies

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

References
  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. "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. "England v West Indies: Richards-Botham Trophy to replace Wisden Trophy". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  4. "CWI and ECB announce expanded England Men's tour of West Indies in 2022". Cricket West Indies. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  5. "England extends tours of West Indies in 2022". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 24 March 2021.


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