India, March 26 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) cracked a whip ahead of the all-important tour of England in June as some of the frontline players of the Indian Test team are likely to be part of the 'A' squad, which will face the Lions in two four-day matches. These pre-tour games will be played in the May-June window, in preparation for the five-match Test series against England.

The senior team's campaign will begin on June 20, with the opening game at Headingley. Ahead of the series, which will mark the beginning of the 2025/27 World Test Championship cycle, India A will play two tour games starting May 30. "The first four-day match will be hosted at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence in Canterbury from May 30. The ...