Team India’s intra-squad practice match which included both India and India-A concluded at Day 3 at Beckenham, Kent on Sunday. According to a report in The Indian Express, India’s veteran all-rounder Shardul Thakur scored an unbeaten 122.
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It came after Thakur, who last played a Test in 2023, scored 19 not out on Day 2. Players like KL Rahul, Shubman Gill and Sarfaraz Khan were the other performers during the match which was played behind closed doors.
The first day belonged to Rahul and Gill, who smashed impressive fifties, along with Shardul. On the second day of the warm-up match, India A batter Sarfaraz smashed a century, while emerging batting sensation and player of India squad, Sai Sudharsan, scored 38 runs.
Team India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah was expected to make a brilliant return in the red-ball format but he went wicket-less in the game.
This was the Shubman Gill-led side’s only-game before the opening Test against England at the Headingly from June 20.
Team India’s Schedule Against England
| Test | Dates | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Test | June 20–24 | Headingley | Leeds |
| Second Test | July 2–6 | Edgbaston | Birmingham |
| Third Test | July 10–14 | Lord’s | London |
| Fourth Test | July 23–27 | Old Trafford | Manchester |
| Fifth Test | July 31–August 4 | The Oval | London |
