The highly anticipated India-England Test series commenced on June 20th at Headingley. With key players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired, Shubman Gill steps up as the new captain, with Rishabh Pant as his deputy. This series marks the commencement of the 2025-27 WTC cycle for both nations. Sai Sudarshan, celebrated for his performance in IPL 2025, received his Test cap from Cheteshwar Pujara. June 20th holds a special place in Indian cricket history, being a date for notable Test debuts.
The year 1996 saw Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly begin their Test careers at Lord’s. Dravid’s solid technique and Ganguly’s fearless leadership are remembered for their significant contributions to Indian cricket. In 2011, Abhinav Mukund, Praveen Kumar, and Virat Kohli debuted on the same date.
In the current Test at Leeds, England won the toss and chose to bowl first. India’s opening batsmen, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, started strong, before KL Rahul got out.