India's itinerary for England tour
India will take on England in the first Test of the four-Test series at Lord's from July 25 to 29, during their 83-day tour of the country.
The team, scheduled to leave for England on June 18, will play three one-day practice matches against Sussex (June 22), Kent (June 24) and Leicestershire (June 26) before the
triangular series involving Sri Lanka.
The triangular series will start on June 27, with the final
slated for July 13, at Lord's.
The second Test will be at Trent Bridge from August 8 to 12
while Headingley will host the third from August 22 to 26. The
fourth and final Test will be at The Oval from September 5 to 9.
Before the England tour, India will play five
one-dayers and an equal number of Test matches in the West
Indies, from from April 2 to June 3.
The itinerary:
June 18: Departure for London.
June 22-26: Three one-day practice matches at Sussex, Kent
and Leicester.
June 27-July 13: Triangular one-day series involving India,
England and Sri Lanka.
July 25-29: India-England first Test at Lord's.
August 8-12: Second Test at Trent Bridge.
August 22-26: Third Test at Headingley.
September 5-9: Fourth and final Test at The Oval.
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