England will play two behind-closed doors Test matches at Emirates Old Trafford next month

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The West Indies cricket team will be based at Emirates Old Trafford for quarantine and training when it arrives in England for a three-Test series next week.

Two of the behind-closed doors matches will take place at Lancashire's ground on July 16 and July 24, subject to government clearance.

The West Indies team agreed in principle to take part in the series last week.

The series had originally been scheduled to take place this month but had to be postponed due to the coronavirus crisis.

However the government's recent relaxation of lockdown rules is set to enable the first international series since the start of the pandemic

Groundsman David Shortt works on the pitch at Emirates Old Trafford, home of Lancashire CCC. Credit: Peter Byrne/PA Wire/PA Images

Venues must adhere to a series of strict guidelines, including the provision of designated isolation areas for anyone presenting symptoms, and medical screening and testing sites.

The original schedule for the series featured a match at Lord's, known as the home of cricket, but it has been moved to Old Trafford due to its ability as a bio-secure venue.