The Team India cricket team has started preparing for the five -match Test series against England. Shubman Gill was made the 37th Test captain of India after veterans like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired. The series will begin in the headingley, after which Test matches will be played at Edgbaston, Lords, Old Trafford and Oval. The team has started practicing on Sunday under the leadership of Shubman Gill. However, during the training session, wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant suffered a hand injury, which has increased the tension of Indian fans.
Rishabh Pant has got great responsibility for the upcoming tour. He has been elected vice -captain of the team. After returning from injury, Rishabh Pant has not been able to perform as expected in white ball cricket. But he has made a distinct identity in Test cricket.
The Indian cricket team started the tour by practicing at Lord’s before the five -Test series starting from Leeds against England on Sunday, June 20. During this time, Rishabh Pant was hurt while practicing. Wicketkeeper batsman Pant suffered left -handed injuries during the training session.
The first Test of the series named after Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy will begin on June 20 at Headingley, Leeds, followed by the matches at Edgbaston, Lords, Old Trafford and The Oval. The series is part of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle. The Indian team left for Britain from Mumbai on Friday night.