Wisden cricket weekly

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Former cricketer Mark Butcher has expressed concerns over England's preparation for their five-match Test series in India, with the tourists scheduled to reach India a few days before the commencement of the first Test.

England is gearing up for the significant series with an 11-day training camp in Abu Dhabi and opted to skip warm-up matches in India, a decision which has drawn criticism from former players, especially considering the challenging nature of touring the subcontinent.

The Three Lions will arrive in Hyderabad three days before the start of the first match, which is scheduled from January 25 to 29 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.