The Indian cricket team is gearing up for their five-test series against England, set to kick off on June 20. To prepare, they’ve been in England since June 7, getting in some practice. Before this, India’s A team and England Lions faced off in a few test matches. Now, the Indian team is playing an intra-squad match to fine-tune their skills. This match just wrapped up on its third day.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) kept this intra-squad match under wraps, away from media and broadcasting. According to them, it’s not an official first-class match, just a practice session for the players. The BCCI shared updates on social media, giving fans a glimpse into the action.
On the third and final day, the BCCI posted an update, revealing that the match in Beckenham had come to a close. Initially, the plan was for a four-day match from June 13 to 16, but it ended up being a three-day affair. The BCCI shared some photos from the match, showing players like KL Rahul, Subhuman Gill, and Shardul Thakur in action.
Match Highlights
The BCCI only shared detailed information about the first day, where KL Rahul and captain Subhuman Gill scored half-centuries, and Shardul Thakur took some wickets. After that, they just posted some photos from the match, including ones of Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav bowling. The players were seen heading back to the pavilion after the match ended.
📸 … and that’s a wrap from Beckenham! pic.twitter.com/VSn1kHozTy
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 15, 2025
The Indian team will now focus on their upcoming series against England, looking to put their skills to the test. With their practice session done, they’re ready to take on the English team in the five-test series starting June 20.