These matches served as preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy, which was held in England in June.
This was the first Champions Trophy that the West Indies did not participate in, due to them having been outside the top 8 in the ODI rankings on the cut-off date of 30 September 2015.
During the season, many important steps of 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup qualification process took place.
This was different from previous World Cups, as Full Members were granted automatic qualification in those tournaments.
Matches in rounds 5 and 6 of the World Cricket League Championship and the Intercontinental Cup took place during this season.