Cricket: Blackcaps' three-test series in England confirmed for 2022 as part of World Test Championship

The Blackcaps are heading back to England in 2022, with confirmation of a three-test series as part of the World Test Championship.

The series will begin on June 3 (NZ time) at the home of cricket, Lord's, with tests to follow at Trent Bridge and Headingley.

New Zealand will look to continue to fine red-ball cricket form in England, after beating the hosts 1-0 in a two-test series earlier this year, before they overcoming India by eight wickets in the inaugural World Test Championship.

England's summer of cricket next season is jam-packed, with T20 and one-day series against India to follow the Blackcaps trip, before a full tour by South Africa, which includes a three-test series.

"It has been a scintillating summer of cricket and so good to see crowds back, packing out venues later this summer," says ECB chief executive Tom Harrison.

"For next summer, I am pleased to be able to confirm three high-quality men's international touring teams for 2022."

England are currently playing India in a five-test series, which the visitors lead 2-1. 

The final test will begin on Saturday at Old Trafford.

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