Zoom News : Jan 28, 2021, 07:00 PM
Cricket Desk: India will face India A in two four-day warm-up games ahead of their five-Test series in England this summer when the two sides travel to England later this year. The first practice games will begin on July 21 at Wantage Road and the second at Grace Road on July 28, with Leicestershire being confirmed as hosts of the fixtures on Wednesday.The India cricket team is scheduled to tour England in August and September to play five Test matches, beginning with the opening game at Nottingham on August 4.“Some of the world’s finest international cricketers will be on show at The County Ground this summer as we welcome India and India A,” Northamptonshire County Cricket Club said in a statement late on Wednesday.“Ahead of India’s five-Test series against England in August, Virat Kohli’s Indian side take on India A in a four-day warm-up fixture that promises to be a showcase of high-quality cricket.”The second warm-up match is scheduled in Leicestershire on July 28.“The Indian tour party will then travel to Leicestershire the following week for a second warm-up fixture beginning the 28th of July,” the statement said.The second (August 12-16) and fourth Tests (September 2-6) will be held in London, while the third (August 25-29) and fifth (September 10-14) Tests are scheduled in Leeds and Manchester.England is currently in India to play four Tests, beginning in Chennai on February 5. It will be followed by five T20Is and three ODIs. England will play the first 2 Tests in Chennai before moving to Ahmedabad for the 3rd Test, which will be a day-night fixture.The other international cricket teams who will be visiting England next summer have all opted to schedule warm-up fixtures against the counties.