Team India's Playing XI For 1st Test Vs England: Wasim Jaffer Picks Shardul Thakur Ahead Of Nitesh Reddy
India’s playing XI for the first Test against England at Leeds, as predicted by Wasim Jaffer, reflects a transitional phase after the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Shubman Gill leads the team, aiming to improve his SENA record. KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal open, with debut options Abhimanyu Easwaran or Sai Sudharsan at No. 3. Karun Nair returns, while Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja strengthen the middle order. Shardul Thakur or Kuldeep Yadav may play at No. 8, with Prasidh Krishna, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj forming the pace attack. Nitish Reddy was surprisingly excluded.
Jun 20, 2025, 07:27 AM IST
Team India's Probable Playing XI Vs England: No Virat Kohli, No Rohit Sharma; How Will Indian Test Team Look - In Pics
India is set to face England in a five-match Test series starting June 20 at Headingley, marking the beginning of a new era without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who recently retired from Test cricket. Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah are leading contenders for captaincy. The probable XI includes Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sudharsan, Gill, Pant, Jadeja, Nitish Reddy, Bumrah, Shami, Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna. Sudharsan may debut at No. 3, while Pant retains the gloves. India’s pace-heavy attack is built to counter England’s Bazball style, signaling a strategic shift as the team begins its 2025-27 World Test Championship journey.
May 15, 2025, 14:10 PM IST
Explained: Why Rohit Sharma Is Likely To Opt Out Of England Test Series
Rohit Sharma is likely to opt out of the England Test series due to poor red-ball form, prompting key selection changes for Team India.
Mar 28, 2025, 07:19 AM IST
MS Dhoni's Silence On Team India's Champions Trophy 2025 Win Sparks Debate; Viral Gesture Adds To The Buzz - Watch
MS Dhoni's silence on India's Champions Trophy 2025 win sparks debate as his viral gesture at the airport divides fans.
Mar 13, 2025, 08:29 AM IST
From Shoaib Akhtar To Jasprit Bumrah: Cricket World Reacts To Team India's Champions Trophy 2025 Triumph
India clinched the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand, sparking widespread celebrations and accolades from the cricketing world.
Mar 10, 2025, 09:43 AM IST