ENG v IND 2022: WATCH - Indian cricketers play game of keepy-uppy ahead of warm-up match against Leicestershire

India will play a four-day first-class game against Leicestershire from 24th June.

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India is slated to play the final Test of the five-Test series, which was postponed last year due to COVID-19, from July 1 at Edgbaston. The visitors are leading the series 2-1 and would be hoping to create the history. 

Team India took a 2-1 lead under the leadership of Virat Kohli. But now they will be led by Rohit Sharma and will be keen to put their best performance.

The Indian contingent has already arrived in England and has begun their preparations for the match. They are leaving no stone unturned and are putting hard yards in their practice sessions. 

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They are slated to play a four-day first-class game against Leicestershire, beginning Friday, June 24. Ahead of that game, the Indian team is keeping themselves busy with various activities. 

On Monday (20th June), the likes of Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, Mohammad Shami, KS Bharat and Prasidh Krishna were involved in the game of keepy-uppy.

The official Twitter handle of Leicestershire posted a video and captioned the video: “Do any of these @BCCI superstars make your ultimate 5-a-side football team? @imVkohli- Striker?, @cheteshwar1- Central Midfielder?, @MdShami11- Winger? Comment below your ultimate 5-a-side team! (cricketers only).” 

 

 
 

By Ankitjit Singh - 21 Jun, 2022

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