Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:02am on 30 Sep 2023,Saturday Sports
India prepares to face England in a warm-up match for the ICC World Cup 2023 on September 30 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. Head coach Rahul Dravid anticipates a 'full-strength' lineup, although players Ruturaj Gaikwad and Tilak Varma are absent due to their Asian Games commitments. The match precedes India's World Cup opener against Australia on October 8. Guwahati's weather is predicted to be extremely hot with potential severe heat and afternoon rain. English players endured a challenging 38-hour journey to reach Guwahati, as described by Jonny Bairstow. India's expected lineup includes Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, among others, while England's lineup features Jos Buttler, Joe Root, and Ben Stokes. Ravichandran Ashwin replaces the injured Axar Patel in India's squad.
