India to play warm-up game behind closed doors

The Indian Test team in England will play a three-day game against a County Championship XI strictly behind closed doors. The match, part of preparation for the five-Test series beginning August 4, will commence on July 20 at the Riverside ground, Durham Cricket has confirmed.

Durham Cricket are delighted to announce that Emirates Riverside will host India against a County Championship XI as the tourists prepare for their Test series against England later this summer,said a statement from the Durham county cricket body.

The world number two Test side will use Emirates Riverside as a home venue for their preparations this summer, and will get underway with a three-day game against a county select on Tuesday 20 July at 11am, added.

The three-day game will see a number of players from the county circuit against the Indian side, which will be led by skipper Virat Kohli.

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