<p>In an unprecedented build-up schedule for an overseas Test series, India will take on India A in a four-day practice match when the two sides travel to England later this year.</p>.<p>The game will be played at the County Ground in Northamptonshire in July later this year. The exact dates of the match will be unveiled later.</p>.<p>The India cricket team is scheduled to tour England in August and September to play five Test matches, beginning with the opening game at Nottingham on August 4.</p>.<p>"Some of the world's finest international cricketers will be on show at The County Ground this summer as we welcome India and India A," Northamptonshire County Cricket Club said in a statement late on Wednesday.</p>.<p>"Ahead of India's five test series against England in August, Virat Kohli’s Indian side take on India A in a four-day warmup fixture that promises to be a showcase of high-quality cricket."</p>.<p>The second warm-up match is scheduled in Leicestershire on July 28.</p>.<p>"The Indian tour party will then travel to Leicestershire the following week for a second warmup fixture beginning the 28th of July," the statement said.</p>.<p>The second (August 12-16) and fourth Tests (September 2-6) will be held in London, while the third (August 25-29) and fifth (September 10-14) Tests are scheduled in Leeds and Manchester.</p>.<p>England is currently in India to play four Tests, beginning in Chennai on February 5.</p>.<p>It will be followed by five T20Is and three ODIs.</p>
<p>In an unprecedented build-up schedule for an overseas Test series, India will take on India A in a four-day practice match when the two sides travel to England later this year.</p>.<p>The game will be played at the County Ground in Northamptonshire in July later this year. The exact dates of the match will be unveiled later.</p>.<p>The India cricket team is scheduled to tour England in August and September to play five Test matches, beginning with the opening game at Nottingham on August 4.</p>.<p>"Some of the world's finest international cricketers will be on show at The County Ground this summer as we welcome India and India A," Northamptonshire County Cricket Club said in a statement late on Wednesday.</p>.<p>"Ahead of India's five test series against England in August, Virat Kohli’s Indian side take on India A in a four-day warmup fixture that promises to be a showcase of high-quality cricket."</p>.<p>The second warm-up match is scheduled in Leicestershire on July 28.</p>.<p>"The Indian tour party will then travel to Leicestershire the following week for a second warmup fixture beginning the 28th of July," the statement said.</p>.<p>The second (August 12-16) and fourth Tests (September 2-6) will be held in London, while the third (August 25-29) and fifth (September 10-14) Tests are scheduled in Leeds and Manchester.</p>.<p>England is currently in India to play four Tests, beginning in Chennai on February 5.</p>.<p>It will be followed by five T20Is and three ODIs.</p>