The upcoming India A men’s tour of England has been postponed after a meeting between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the host nation’s board.
After the postponement, the India men’s team will now tour with a larger squad to prepare for, and use during, the five-match Test Series.
India’s warm-up schedule will now feature two intra-squad four-day matches, which will replace the two previously planned four-day fixtures between India Men and India A in July.
The venues for those two intra-squad matches however, are to be announced.
Following further discussions with the boards of New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan it has been agreed to cancel their scheduled men’s tour matches against first-class counties.
New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan’s men’s teams will instead play intra-squad matches to allow them suitable preparation for their international fixtures this summer.
Speaking on the development, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) ECB Chief Executive Officer, Tom Harrison, said: “We are looking forward to staging a memorable summer of men’s and women’s international cricket when fans are set to return to venues.
“Ensuring the safest possible environment for international cricket is our first priority and we are appreciative for the understanding of our fellow boards.
“We look forward to welcoming a men’s India A tour at a later date after this summer and when restrictions have eased. It will provide a valuable opportunity for players from both countries to experience high-quality cricket and to showcase the talent within our England Lions team and first-class counties.”