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India vs Sussex, 4 day practice match at Hove ground


SussexEnglishCountyTeam.jpgEverybody remembers that Yuvraj-Kaif Partnership winning Natwest Series for India. Year was 2002, and it was last times Indian team were in England. 5 years hence, same full tour will be starting, with same county team meeting India in a warm-up match.. India vs Sussex is the one I'm talking about.

Interestingly, India also started that 2002 tour with 1st warmup game against Sussex (but it was a 50 over day/night match). India won that match by 3 wickets. This time, in 2007, a 4 day tour game will be played between India and Sussex County, from 7 July to 10th, and new channel star cricket will show this match live to Indian viewers.

I suppose not too many Indian fans will be interested in this Practice match for India, but those mad cricket fans who feel exited - read on. I have a few more tips to help you enjoy this India's warm-up game on tour of England. For all information on India vs England - try this.

The English County team - Sussex : has won 1st Division Championship in English county once (2003) & 2nd division once (2001).. means, not a very major county team like Surrey or Yorkshire. The captain of Sussex County is Chris Adams - an old horse of nearly 37 years. Murray Goodwin (yes, the one who played for Zimbabwe in 2003 WC) is joined by three Pakistani overseas players - Saqlain Mushtaq, Mushtaq Ahmed & Rana Naved ul Hasan. Sussex County team also has Michael Yardy - known for his awkward shuffling while batting, n slow left arm bowling for England one day team. Current England wicket-keeper - Matt Prior also is a Sussex Sharks man.

The Ground at Hove : is called as County Ground, Eaton Rod, Hove in East Sussex. How to reach to this ground - well, try this official website of Sussex cricket club. That website can also help you buy tickets for the India V Sussex cricket tour warmup game for Indians.

The Telecast & Scorecards : For the first time, Star Cricket, as I mentioned earlier - will broadcasting this tour match live in India. Not sure International viewers can watch it or not (mostly no) but Starcricket channel in India will certainly show it. I suggest you trying one of these live scores cards for match updates, or try this article where I mentioned how you can get the free live commentary of matches played in England.




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