England World Cup warm-up with India washed out-ZoomTech News


England’s second warm-up sport in opposition to Bangladesh on Monday can also be on the Barsapara Cricket Floor in Guwahati

England’s World Cup warm-up in opposition to India was deserted and not using a ball bowled due to rain in Guwahati.

The toss had taken place, with India skipper Rohit Sharma opting to bat first, earlier than the rain arrived.

England named 13 gamers, with bowlers Chris Woakes and Gus Atkinson lacking out from their 15-man squad.

Their second and closing warm-up is in opposition to Bangladesh on Monday, earlier than they begin their title defence in opposition to New Zealand on Thursday (09:30 BST).

Monday’s sport would be the final likelihood England have to present quick bowler Mark Wooden and leg-spinner Adil Rashid some match motion, with the pair having not performed since 31 July and eight September respectively due to accidents.

England are going to India as the present holders of the 50-over title after dramatically beating New Zealand on boundary countback following a tie within the 2019 closing at Lord’s.

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 5 wickets on Friday with captain Kane Williamson making an unbeaten half-century in his first look since March.

Williamson, who’s recovering from a knee damage, will miss the Kiwis’ sport in opposition to England on Thursday.

Elsewhere, Bangladesh cruised to a seven-wicket win in opposition to Sri Lanka, whereas South Africa in opposition to Afghanistan was deserted.

There are not any warm-up video games on Sunday, with New Zealand dealing with South Africa in Monday’s different sport. The remaining six sides within the match play on Tuesday.


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