Bumrah Back in Action! Inside India’s Private Test Match Experiment

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India’s senior cricket team is set to face India A in a fourday intrasquad match at the Kent County Cricket Ground, Beckenham, starting June 13, 2025. This match serves as a crucial warmup ahead of the fivematch Test series against England, beginning June 20. However, fans hoping to watch the action live will be disappointed—the match will not be streamed or televised.

Key Highlights:

ClosedDoor Session: Head coach Gautam Gambhir has opted for a private match simulation, preventing England from analyzing India’s tactics.
Match Format: The game does not have official firstclass status, allowing batters a second chance if dismissed early.
360 Overs of Practice: The match provides bowlers ample opportunity to build stamina before the Test series.
Squad Details: Shubman Gill leads the senior team, while Abhimanyu Easwaran captains India A.

India has previously used closeddoor warmup matches, including before the BorderGavaskar Trophy in Australia. The strategy aims to finetune player form without revealing tactical plans.

While fans won’t be able to watch the match live, they can follow score updates on the BCCI website. With Jasprit Bumrah returning to redball cricket, all eyes will be on India’s bowling attack as they prepare for the England challenge.

Source: India Today, Outlook India, News18