India play England in warm-up game

India would look to finetune their preparation for the 2021 men’s T20 World Cup when they face 2016 runners-up England in their first warm-up match in Dubai today. Match practice will not be an issue as the Indian players are coming after playing for their franchises in the recently concluded IPL. It’s more about finding the right combination ahead of their opening match. The two warm-up matches, against England followed by the match against Australia on Wednesday, gives Virat Kohli and Indian team management a chance to finalise their playing eleven before the opener against Pakistan on October 24.