This was India's seventh defeat in their last nine matches as their poor run in Test cricket continues following successive series defeats against New Zealand at home and in Australia.
'The World Cup squad will fly to the Caribbean on May 31 ahead of England's opening group match against Scotland at the Kensington Oval, Barbados, on Wednesday, June 4.'
Durban's Super Giants pip Pretoria Capitals
'It's always frustrating to miss out. I've got some good things to focus on, so even though I'm not playing I've got a goal in mind.'
The 45 games in the T20 World Cup 2022 will be played in Geelong, Hobart, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne.
PHOTOS from Day 1 of the third and final Test between England and the West Indies at Edgbaston on Friday.
England's aggressive approach will help when they face spin-friendly conditions in Pakistan during their Test series in October, the country's former bowler Stuart Broad has said.
IMAGES from the third Test between England and Sri Lanka at The Oval on Saturday
Gus Atkinson scored a superb maiden century as England's lower order collected quick runs against a ragged Sri Lanka bowling attack to post 427
Photos from the 2nd Test between England and West Indies at Trent Bridge on Sunday
England, chasing 251 to win the must-win third Ashes Test, closed the rain-delayed day three on 27/0.
Images from the ICC World Cup match between India and England in Lucknow on Sunday.
England have named an unchanged squad for the first two Tests of the five-match Ashes series against Australia.
IMAGES from the third Test played between England and Sri Lanka at the Oval on Sunday
Bowling in the right areas and build up constant pressure is a secret to England's turn around in fortunes, feels bowler Chris Woakes...
IMAGES from Day 3 of the second Test between England and Sri Lanka, at Lord's, on Saturday.
England stood on the brink of the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup after Jos Buttler's batting pyrotechnics secured their comprehensive eight-wicket victory against Australia in a Group I match on Saturday.
England's mental strength and ability to grind out wins in high-pressure situations will give them the edge
Chris Woakes and rookie pacer Olly Stone will be vying for a final spot in the playing eleven.
England will 'play cricket that gets a result, our way', said their inspirational captain Ben Stokes, strengthening the team's commitment to stick to the hotly-debated 'Bazball' approach.
Smarting from their nine-wicket thrashing by New Zealand in the tournament opener, England amassed 364-9 after their top order fired with Malan forging century-plus partnerships with Jonny Bairstow (52) and Joe Root (82).
Bangladesh would like to exploit those chinks in England's armour
PHOTOS from the 3rd Test Between England and West Indies on Sunday.
The Indian team management will try to keep cards close and assess defending champions England's batting depth when the home team takes field for its first World Cup warm-up match game, in Guwahati on Saturday.
New Zealand are coming into the match well-prepared, following their 1-0 series-win over hosts England but for Paine, it won't count for much as he believes the win came against a depleted home side.
Their campaign back on track after the humiliating loss in the opener, title holders England would look for a dominating all-round effort against a battered Afghanistan in the World Cup in New Delhi on Sunday, with eyes firmly set on bettering their net run rate.
England struggled with dropped catches, including those behind the stumps by Jonny Bairstow
Jamie Smith's unbeaten 72 propelled England to a 23-run lead over Sri Lanka on day two of the opening Test on Thursday
Pakistan are ahead in the game with an overall lead of 244 having gone to stumps on 137 for eight in their second innings
India maintained their unbeaten streak at the 2023 World Cup with a 100-run victory in a low-scoring contest against holders England
England will hope that the likes of Joe Root, Harry brook and skipper Jos Buttler also get some runs and end their a disastrous World Cup campaign on a high.
England looked all but beaten when they stumbled to 117-5 in their pursuit of a 277-run target set by Pakistan in the first Test at Old Trafford but captain Joe Root felt confident about his team's battling qualities.
Ben Stokes will play as a batsman only after injuring his shoulder at Old Trafford.
Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Sam Billings, Chris Woakes, Moeen Ali, Jason Roy and Curran brothers Sam and Tom landed on Wednesday morning.
Alam played his last Test in 2009.
Images from Day 2 of the second Test between England and the West Indies, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Friday.
Australia retained the urn after rain washed out the final day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, leaving England trailing 2-1 in the series.
IMAGES from the second Test between England and the West Indies in Nottingham on Thursday.
New Zealand speedster Trent Boult on Wednesday surpassed legendary Kiwis all-rounder Richard Hadlee to register the most five-wicket hauls for his country in ODIs.
IMAGES from Day 2 of the first Test between England and the West Indies, at Lord's, London, on Thursday.
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