Fans watching the England v India betting odds should be
aware that England’s preparations for their tough winter series against India
have begun with a trip to Dubai, where they will train in conditions designed
to replicate the gruelling subcontinent.
Not only will the fiercely hot weather resemble that of
India but the pitches at the International Cricket Council Global Cricket
Academy (ICC GCA) in Dubai Sports City are designed to replicate those found in
India, with soil from the country imported especially.
The team, now led by Alastair Cook, will undertake several
outdoor practice sessions between October 26 and 28. They will also hold net
practice sessions at the GCA’s outdoor practice arena.
They are already familiar with the facilities, as they
played here last winter against Pakistan, losing the Test series 3-0 before
inflicting immediate revenge with a whitewash in the ODI series.
The much talked-about Kevin Pietersen will not be there,
however. The controversial batsmen has been recalled to the squad for the
upcoming series following rounds of talks with the ECB, designed the repair the
damage caused by his critical text messages sent to South Africa players during
last summer’s Test series.
However, the 32-year-old has been allowed to play for the
Delhi Daredevils side in the ongoing Champions League Twenty20 tournament in
South Africa.
If Delhi make it to the semi-finals, which are scheduled to
take place on October 25 and 26, with the final on October 28, Pietersen may
travel directly to India instead.
England are scheduled to play four Test matches, two Twenty20
Internationals and five One Day Internationals during their India tour. Check
out the England v India betting website for the latest picks for the series.
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