India to play Australia, Afghanistan in World Cup practice games

Dubai, Dec 1 (IANS) Reigning champions India will play hosts Australia and Afghanistan in two warm-up games before the beginning of the 2015 ICC World Cup Feb 14.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Monday announced the complete schedule of the sport's mega event, including match start times and warm-up games.

A total of 14 non-One Day International (ODI) warm-up games will be played across Adelaide, Christchurch, Melbourne and Sydney from Feb 8 to 13 with hosts and four-time former champions Australia taking on defending champions India at the Adelaide Oval Feb 8.

India will play their second and final practice match against minnows Afghanistan Feb 10, also at the Adelaide Oval.

The warm-up matches will be ticketed but free of charge.