Xtra Time Web Desk : Rohit Sharma-led Indian Cricket Team will play a couple of warm-ups T20 games in the United Kingdom before the white ball series against England.
The Indian team will play the first tour game against Derbyshire, at the Incora County Ground, on July 1 while Northampton’s County Ground will host the visitors for a second warm-up match on July 3.
Both cricket clubs on Friday took to their respective Twitter handles and confirmed the development.
“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 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.
Meanwhile, the Indian Test team will also take on England in the leftover fifth Test from last year’s tour which was postponed after multiple Covid cases surfaced in the Indian camp. The game is scheduled to be played in Edgbaston on July 1.