India to play Derbyshire, Northamptonshire in T20 tour matches

New Delhi: India men's cricket team is scheduled to play two T20 tour matches on their trip to England in July this year. The two T20 tour matches will be played against Derbyshire and Northamptonshire on July 1 and 3 respectively.

The first T20 tour match between India and Derbyshire at The Incora County Ground for July 1 is scheduled for a 7pm local time start (11:30pm IST).

"The number-one ranked T20 side in the world will continue their ICC Twenty20 World Cup preparations against a Derbyshire side, which includes the likes of Pakistan international, Shan Masood, and former Sri Lanka fast bowler, Suranga Lakmal," said a statement by Derbyshire on Friday.

For the second T20 tour match against Northamptonshire, it will be hosted at the County Cricket Ground on July 3. "Northamptonshire will welcome India to Wantage Road this summer for a one-off T20 tour match. The world number 1 ranked T20 side take on the Steelbacks as they prepare for the series against England in July. Tickets for the fixture on Sunday the 3rd of July will be available in the coming weeks," said the county side on their official website.

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