New Delhi: As India Gear Up for the Opening Test of the Five-Match Series Against England At Headingley, Leeds, All Eyes are on the Playing XI. With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Having Stepped Away from Red-Ball Cricket, This Tour Signals a New Era Era Under The Youthful Leadership of Shubman Gill.Among the front-Runners for the Pivotal Batting Position is Sai Sudharsan, Whose Explosive IPL Form and Fearless Stroke Play Have Catapulted Him Into Nural Reckoning. However, veteran domestic performer abhimanyu easwan stands as a compeling alternative. With Nearly 8,000 first-class runs and 27 centuries to his name, Easwan represents a tried-second-tested option in Swing English Conditions.Go beyond the boundary with our youtube channel. Subscribe now!Former India Cricketer Mohammad Kaif Weighed in Strongly on the Matter. Taking to social media, Kaif cautioned head coach gautam gambhir not to overlook proven performs. “Abhimanyu Easwaran deserves to be in the Playing Xi Before Sai Sudarshan. Runs for India A in England, Selector Made A Mistake.There’s also Buzz Around Dhruv Jurel, Who Impressed DURING India a’s Recent Assignments and Could Offer Dual Value as a WicketKepender-Batter, Depending on TEAM Balance.In English Test Conditions, More than just recent form, it’s adaptability, patience, and grit that count. Each session can present a new challenge – be it cloud cover, seam movement, or late Swing. For India’s emerging talents, this series is not just about about runs and wickets, but about showing character.
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India Squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kl Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwan, Karun Nair, NIRI, NITISH REDEGAJA, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jade, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep YadavEngland Squad: Ben stokes (c), shoaib bashir, jacob beethell, harry brook, brydon care, sam cook, zak crawley, ben ducket, jamie overton, olie pop, joe root, jamie smith, jamie smith, josh tongue, chris Woakes
IND vs Eng Test series schedule:
- 1st Test: England v India, 20-24 June 2025, Headingley, Leeds
- 2nd Test: England v India, 2-6 July 2025, Edgbaston, Birmingham
- 3rd Test: England v India, 10-14 July 2025, Lord’s, London
- 4th Test: England v India, 23-27 July 2025, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
- 5th Test: England v India, 31 July-4 August 2025, Kia Oval, London
