IND vs ENG: The 5-match Test series between India and England is starting on 25 January. The first match of the series will be played from January 25 to January 29 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has announced that match tickets will be sold only online following the black marketing of offline tickets during the ODI World Cup 2023. Fans who have purchased online tickets for the Hyderabad Test match will have to collect pretend tickets from Gymkhana on 21st February.

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Hyderabad Cricket Association President Jagan Mohan said that preparations for the India-England mega clash have been completed. Besides, the board is also making strict plans regarding illegal sale of tickets. Jagan Mohan Rao while talking on RTV said, ‘This is a big match, I think there has been a change in this match.’

‘All the arrangements are ready, security, housekeeping and food preparations have been done. Apex Council members and 217 Club members are supporting me. All tickets will be sold online and not offline. Those who have online tickets will have to collect printed tickets from Gymkhana on 21st.

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On the occasion of Republic Day, Hyderabad Cricket Association has also announced free tickets for Indian soldiers and stands. Jagan Mohan Rao further said, ‘January 26 is a special festival, so inviting the soldiers for the game is a gift from me. The soldiers along with their families are welcome. We have invited minimum 2000-3000 members, we have given free passes. The target is especially government schools.

After the Hyderabad Test match, the second Test match between India and England will be played in Visakhapatnam from February 2-6. Then (15 February-19 February) Rajkot, (23 February-27 February) Ranchi and then the last Test match (7 March-11 March) will be played in Gharmashala.