The Indian Test team in England has been hit by a COVID scare as two members were found positive. Indian team is set to play a practice game against Durham from July 20 at the Riverside ground, Durham Cricket.
“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,” it added.
The match will be played behind closed doors. A member of the Indian cricket team — Rishabh Pant according to sources – has returned a positive test for Covid-19 and is undergoing isolation.
“Play will get underway at 11am on Tuesday with 90 overs scheduled per day with the game being played strictly behind closed doors,” added the statement.
India is due to play five-match Test series against England starting August 4.
