The first Test of the ENG vs. IND series will commence on June 20 at Headingley, Leeds. The Indian team is in a state of transition, placing a heavy burden on the younger players. The sudden retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from Test cricket have left a substantial void. Shubman Gill has been appointed captain, with Rishabh Pant as vice-captain.
The primary talking point revolves around Ravindra Jadeja’s potential omission from the playing XI. Speculation is rife on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), with reports suggesting that Gautam Gambhir may drop the veteran all-rounder. Given the absence of key players, the decision is controversial.
If Jadeja is dropped, Washington Sundar is likely to be given an opportunity to feature in the first Test against England.