Indian Cricket Team Arrives in England for Test Series Under Shubman Gill
Indian Team Touches Down in England
The Indian cricket squad has arrived in England for an eagerly awaited five-match Test series, with young opener Shubman Gill at the helm. The series is scheduled to kick off on June 20, with the first Test taking place at Headingley in Leeds. This series signifies a new chapter for Indian Test cricket, as the team embarks on this journey without seasoned players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who both announced their retirement from Test cricket last month.
Filling the Void Left by Veterans
The absence of these two stalwarts raises important questions regarding the final playing XI, particularly concerning who will rise to the occasion in their absence. Nevertheless, Captain Gill is optimistic about assembling a well-rounded team ahead of the series opener.
Training Camp Commences on June 8
Preparations for Team India will commence with a training camp starting on June 8, providing players with the opportunity to acclimatize and sharpen their skills. In addition, a four-day unofficial match between India A and England Lions is currently in progress. The first match recently concluded, while the second match began on June 6, featuring KL Rahul's return, who made a strong comeback with a century in the first innings, a promising sign for the national squad.
Team India Squad for the England Tour
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | Captain |
| Rishabh Pant | Vice-captain / Wicketkeeper |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batter |
| KL Rahul | Batter |
| Sai Sudharsan | Batter |
| Abhimanyu Easwaran | Batter |
| Karun Nair | Batter |
| Nitish Reddy | Batter |
| Ravindra Jadeja | All-rounder |
| Dhruv Jurel | Wicketkeeper |
| Washington Sundar | All-rounder |
| Shardul Thakur | Bowler |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Bowler |
| Mohammed Siraj | Bowler |
| Prasidh Krishna | Bowler |
| Krishna Singh | Bowler |
| Akash Deep | Bowler |