India to play Derbyshire, Northamptonshire in T20 warm-up video games forward of England restricted overs sequence

India will tackle Derbyshire and Northamptonshire in two T20 warm-up fixtures forward of their white-ball sequence towards England in July.

India to play Derbyshire, Northamptonshire in T20 warm-up video games forward of England restricted overs sequence (Reuters Photo)

HIGHLIGHTSThe ECB has confirmed that India will play two T20 warm-up fixturesIndia will play Derbyshire, Northamptonshire in T20 warm-up fixturesThe two warm-up fixtures will likely be performed on July 1 and three respectively

The ECB has confirmed that India will play two T20 warm-up fixtures towards Derbyshire and Northamptonshire on their tour of England this yr. The two matches will likely be performed on July 1 and three respectively.

However, each the video games will conflict with the postponed fifth and ultimate Test between India and England, which was suspended on account of a COVID-19 outbreak final yr.

The Test, which was referred to as off after COVID-19 instances have been reported by the Indian contingent, will likely be held from July 1-5 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. India lead the sequence 2-1.

“India will travel to The Incora County Ground to face Derbyshire in a Twenty20 Tour Fixture on Friday 1 July (7pm start). The number-one ranked T20 side in the world will continue their ICC Twenty20 World Cup preparations against a Derbyshire side,” Derbyshire introduced on its web site.

“Northamptonshire will welcome India to Wantage Road this summer for a one-off T20 tour match,” Northamptonshire wrote.

The first follow match is slated to be performed on the Incora County Ground in Derby, whereas the second sport will likely be held on the County Ground in Northampton.

India and England are scheduled to play three T20Is, beginning July 7, earlier than taking up one another in as many ODIs from July 12.

India are additionally slated to play Ireland in two T20Is, on June 26 and 28, respectively.