# England add red-ball warm-up to India tour ahead of Ashes

England's cricket team will play a red-ball warm-up match during its upcoming tour of India as preparation for the Ashes. The fixture gives England's Test players competitive practice in subcontinental conditions before facing Australia. It signals early planning for the Ashes, a series that defines English cricket seasons.

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- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/crlykvelleego?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:13:04 GMT