Australia’s upcoming women’s tour of the West Indies will no longer include a Test match as the final schedule was announced on Sunday.

The initial plan for Australia’s trip to the Caribbean later this month was to play a three-format series like they are currently playing against India, but they will instead play three ODIs and three T20s.

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The West Indies expressed their desire to prioritise white ball cricket ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup in England this June.

But in doing so, turned their back on the opportunity to contest their first women’s Test since 2004 and the first long-form clash between the two sides in 50 years.

“Our planning this year prioritises maximising white-ball readiness ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup,” Miles Bascombe, Cricket West Indies’ director of cricket, said.

“This series forms a central part of that preparation, allowing us to concentrate resources and build combinations.

“We remain committed to the long-term growth of women’s Test cricket, and discussions are already underway for a future red-ball opportunity, including a highly anticipated series against England in 2027.”

Cricket Australia’s head of scheduling and operations, Peter Roach, said that the two boards “pursued every reasonable course” to keep the Test on the schedule.

“However, it was also important that this series be played in more than one venue ensuring the best possible facilities and varying conditions,” Roach said.

“We’re grateful Cricket West Indies has worked within their constraints to make this happen.

“CA continues to support women’s Test cricket while acknowledging the differing circumstances in some member nations and their desire to play and promote T20 cricket as they grow the women’s game.”

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The Caribbean tour will mark the Australians’ first overseas trip following the retirement of current captain Alyssa Healy, and the beginning of Sophie Molineux’s era in charge across all formats.

The spin bowling all-rounder took the reins for the T20 component of the current multi-format series against India, but has been sidelined by a back injury, which could put her in doubt for the West Indies tour.

SCHEDULE

Three T20Is in St Vincent (March 19, 21 and 23)

Three ODIs in St Kitts (March 27, 29 and April 2)