Team India Arrives in England for Historic Test Series Amidst Low Fan Turnout
Indian Team's Arrival in England
The Indian cricket team has landed in England to compete in a five-match Test series. Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, this young squad aims to make history on English soil. Following the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from Test cricket, this series marks a significant challenge for Team India. The first Test will coincide with the commencement of the World Test Championship 2025-27, making it crucial for both teams to start their season with a victory. Upon arrival, the Indian team encountered an unusual scene at the airport, which was eerily quiet compared to the usual fanfare.
A Rare Sight at the Airport
For the first time, there were no fans present to greet the Indian team at the airport in England. This lack of enthusiasm may be attributed to the recent retirements of star players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, leading to diminished excitement for this Test series. The players had anticipated a crowd eager to catch a glimpse of them, but the reality was starkly different.
Leadership and Team Composition
Shubman Gill will captain the Indian team for this tour, with Rishabh Pant serving as the vice-captain. The squad features several standout players who performed exceptionally well in the recently concluded IPL 2025, earning their spots on this tour. England has also announced its lineup for the first Test, setting the stage for an exciting series.
Indian Team Roster
The Indian squad includes: Shubman Gill (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Rishabh Pant (Vice-Captain/Wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper), Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Karun Nair, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.
England's Team for the First Test
The England team for the first Test comprises: Ben Stokes (Captain), Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethel, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes.