Leicester: Star all-rounder R Ashwin joined the Indian team ahead of the start of their Tour Match against Leicestershire at the Uptonsteel County Ground in Leicester.
Ashwin had tested positive for Covid-19 following this he did not travel to England along with the other team members for the rescheduled fifth Test in Edgbaston slated to be played from July 1 to 5.
However, after recovering from Covid-19 and completing all the necessary protocols, Ashwin travelled to England earlier this week and joined the Indian team in Leicester before the start of the practice game.
Ashwin however was not named in the Indian playing XI for the Tour Match.
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