🇮🇳 New era of Indian Test team on England tour: New beginning without Kohli-Rohit
India will enter a new era in Test cricket with the five-Test series against England starting at Headingley from June 20. After the retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from Test cricket, there is a big responsibility on the young players. Let’s know 10 important things about this new Team India:
1. Challenge of new captaincy after Kohli and Rohit
The team will require a fresh captain after the retirement of Virat and Rohit. The Board of Control for Cricket in India will announce their decision between Shubhman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah in the near future.
2. Shubman Gill vs Jasprit Bumrah – Who is the captain?
Gill is the front runner with youthful enthusiasm, while Bumrah has shown leadership abilities in the past in the series against Australia. There is a tough contest between the two.
3. Opening responsibility on the shoulders of Jaiswal and KL Rahul
Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored 712 runs on the last England tour and this time he can be seen opening the innings with KL Rahul.
4. Sai Sudarshan can debut at number 3
Tamil Nadu’s young batsman Sai Sudarshan may get a chance at number 3. This will be a real test for him on Duke ball and England pitches.
5. Shubman Gill at number 4 – in place of Kohli
Gill can bat at Kohli’s old position i.e. number 4. Now he will have a big responsibility on his shoulders to manage the team.
6. Rishabh Pant continues in the role of wicketkeeper.
Although Pant’s form has been unstable, his X-factor and ability to win matches keeps him in the playing eleven.
7. All-rounder pair of Jadeja and Nitish Reddy
Ravindra Jadeja is experienced in spin, while Nitish Reddy will give both pace and power to the team. Sunder and Shardul are also claimants.
8. Shardul Thakur – X-factor of the team?
Shardul, who has performed well in Ranji Trophy, can prove to be a game-changer on the swing-friendly pitches of England.
9. Bumrah – Leader of pace attack
Bumrah’s speed, accuracy and experience will play a key role in countering England’s baseball strategy.
10. Shami, Siraj and Prasidh – The trinity of fast bowling
Shami and Siraj are already reliable, but due to bounce and recent form, Prasidh Krishna may get preference over Akash Deep in the playing XI.
Conclusion:
Team India is going through a phase of major change. After the Kohli-Rohit era, this new team is not only full of youthful energy, but is also completely ready to face the challenge of England.
FAQs
Q.1 Why are Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli not part of the England Test series?
A. Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have officially retired from Test cricket ahead of the 2025 England series, marking the end of a legendary era.
Q.2 Who is likely to lead Team India in their absence?
A. Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah are the two front-runners for captaincy. A final decision is expected from BCCI soon.
Q.3 Who are the expected openers for India in the Test series?
A. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul are the most likely opening pair, offering a left-right batting combination.
Q.4 Which player is expected to replace Cheteshwar Pujara/Kohli at No. 3?
A. B Sai Sudharsan, a promising young batsman from Tamil Nadu, is tipped to debut at No. 3.
Q.5 What role will Shubman Gill play in the batting lineup?
A. With Kohli’s No. 4 slot vacant, Shubman Gill is likely to move down from No. 3 and take on the crucial No. 4 position.
