After announcing a 16-man squad for the upcoming 5-match IND vs ENG Test series next year, the England Cricket Board (ECB) has named the England Lions’ squad who will face India A prior to the series. The Lions will take part in one two-day warm-up match and three four-day matches from January 12 to February 4.
The 15-man squad features international players like Ollie Robinson, Brydon Carse, Keaton Jennings, Alex Lees, and Matt Potts. The tour will act as the perfect preparation for the IND vs ENG Test series.
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England Men’s Performance Director, Mo Bobat, said, “Playing a series in India at any level is a challenge to get excited about, it’s one of the truest tests for any cricketer. It’s great that our Lions team can experience that challenge and have the opportunity to showcase their skills in those conditions.
“The squad has a strong core of players in it that were out in Abu Dhabi recently for the training camp, with some of those players already selected into the Test squad. There’s also a return for some more experienced players which aligns with supporting England’s more immediate needs.”
England Lions vs India A: Schedule
| Match | Teams | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England Lions v India A | 12 to 13 January, 2024 | Narendra Modi Stadium – Ground B, Ahmedabad |
| 2 | England Lions v India A | 17 to 20 January, 2024 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 3 | England Lions v India A | 24 to 27 January, 2024 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| 4 | England Lions v India A | 1 to 4 January, 2024 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
England Lions squad:
Josh Bohannon (Lancashire – captain), Kasey Aldridge (Somerset), Brydon Carse (Durham), Jack Carson (Sussex), James Coles (Sussex), Matt Fisher (Yorkshire), Keaton Jennings (Lancashire), Tom Lawes (Surrey), Alex Lees (Durham), Dan Mousley (Warwickshire), Callum Parkinson (Durham), Matt Potts (Durham), Ollie Price (Gloucestershire), James Rew (Somerset), Ollie Robinson (Durham).
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