England's next warm-up game is against Bangladesh on Monday before they begin their title defence against New Zealand on Thursday; Watch the ICC Cricket World Cup live in full on Sky Sports between October 5 and November 19
Sunday 1 October 2023 21:42, UK
England's first World Cup warm-up game against India was abandoned without a ball being bowled at Barsapara Cricket Ground on Saturday.
Play was set to begin at 9:30am after India won the toss and decided to bat, but rain started 10 minutes before the scheduled start time in Guwahati.
England named a 13-player squad, with bowlers Gus Atkinson and Chris Woakes missing out from their 15-man squad.
England will now hope for better weather for their second and final warm-up game against Bangladesh on Monday before they play New Zealand on Thursday in the tournament's opening game at 9:30am, live on Sky Sports Cricket.
Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in their previosus warm-up, while New Zealand claimed victory over Pakistan by five wickets on Friday.
England are the defending champions of the 50-over World Cup, having beaten New Zealand in 2019 at Lord's after a dramatic Super Over.
Watch the ICC Cricket World Cup live in full on Sky Sports between October 5 and November 19.
