India will face Derbyshire and Northampton in warm-up games in July before taking on England in the full limited-overs tour.
India will face Derbyshire and Northampton in warm-up games in July before taking on England in the full limited-overs tour, the county cricket clubs confirmed in an official statement on Friday.
The World No.1 T20 team will take on Derbyshire, which includes the likes of Pakistan batter Shan Masood and former Sri Lanka fast bowler Suranga Lakmal, on at the Incora County Ground, on July 1.
“The number-one ranked T20 side in the world will continue their ICC Twenty20 World Cup preparations against a Derbyshire side, which includes the likes of Pakistan international, Shan Masood, and former Sri Lanka fast bowler, Suranga Lakmal,” an official statement released by Derbyshire County Cricket Club read.
The Rohit Sharma-led side will, later, face Northampton in the second warm-up game on July 3 at the County Ground, Northampton. The Northampton County Cricket Club has also put the tickets for the warm-up game on sale.
“Northamptonshire will welcome India to Wantage Road this summer for a one-off T20 tour match. The world number 1 ranked T20 side take on the Steelbacks as they prepare for the series against England in July,” the club said in a statement.
“Tickets for the fixture on Sunday the 3rd of July will be available in the coming weeks. Supporters can enter an email address below to register interest for priority access to tickets ahead of a general release,” it added.
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Warm-up games:
MATCH | DATE | VENUE |
Derbyshire XI v India XI | Jul-01 | Incora County Ground |
Northamptonshire XI v India XI | Jul-03 | County Ground, Northampton |
T20Is:
MATCH | DATE | VENUE |
IND vs ENG, 1st T20I | Jul-07 | The Aheas Bowl |
IND vs ENG, 2nd T20I | Jul-09 | Edgbaston |
IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I | Jul-10 | Trent Bridge |
ODIs:
MATCH | DATE | VENUE |
IND vs ENG, 1st ODI | Jul-12 | The Kia Oval |
IND vs ENG, 2nd ODI | Jul-14 | Lord’s |
IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI | Jul-17 | Old Trafford |