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India vs England: Gautam Gambhir drops massive playing XI hint, backs experienced batter in English conditions | Cricket News

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Indian cricket test team captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has dropped a significant hint about the playing XI for the upcoming England Test series, voicing strong support for experienced batter Karun Nair. “When someone has scored heaps of runs, we won’t judge them by 1-2 tests. If someone has scored heaps of runs, we have to give him opportunities,” Gambhir said during a press conference attended by the head coach and Team India’s test skipper Shubman Gill on Thursday. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“Karun Nair’s experience and form will come in handy in England.”Nair’s Test journey has been a rollercoaster. After a dazzling 303 not out against England in 2016, he found himself out of favour within months. A disappointing series against Australia and being benched during the 2018 England tour stalled his rise. But Nair never gave up.His comeback was forged through persistence. A prolific 2023 stint in county cricket, followed by a dominant 2024-25 domestic season, including 863 Ranji Trophy runs, showcased a batter reborn. Shubman Gill returns to the city where it all started for him as a youngster His recent double century for India A against England Lions further strengthened his claim.Mentally stronger, technically refined, and hungry for redemption, Nair has done more than just knock; he’s broken the door down. With Gambhir now backing him publicly, a place in the playing XI at Headingley on June 20 looks increasingly likely.India Squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep YadavEngland Squad: Ben Stokes (C), Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Chris WoakesTest Series Schedule: 1st Test: England v India, 20-24 June 2025, Headingley, Leeds 2nd Test: England v India, 2-6 July 2025, Edgbaston, Birmingham 3rd Test: England v India, 10-14 July 2025, Lord’s, London 4th Test: England v India, 23-27 July 2025, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester 5th Test: England v India, 31 July-4 August 2025, Kia Oval, London

India Tour of England: England announce 14-member squad for 1st Test; check who made the team | Cricket News

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England players (Pic credit: ECB) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Thursday announced a 14-member squad for the first Test of the five-match series against India, scheduled to begin on June 20, 2025, at Headingley in Leeds.The big news from the selection is the return of fast-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton, who has been included in the squad in place of his injured Surrey teammate Gus Atkinson. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Ben Stokes will continue to lead the side, with familiar faces like Joe Root, Zak Crawley, and Ollie Pope forming the core of the batting unit. Young talents such as Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, and Jamie Smith have also been retained as England look to build a balanced squad blending youth and experience.Experienced campaigners Chris Woakes and Josh Tongue will support the pace attack, while Sam Cook and Brydon Carse offer additional options with the ball.India will be touring England for a much-anticipated five-match Test series as part of the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle. The first Test at Headingley promises to set the tone for a fiercely contested summer. Shubman Gill story: From a remote village near the border to India’s Test captain England squad for 1st Test against India Ben Stokes (Durham) – Captain, Shoaib Bashir (Somerset), Jacob Bethell (Warwickshire), Harry Brook (Yorkshire), Brydon Carse (Durham), Sam Cook (Essex), Zak Crawley (Kent), Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire), Jamie Overton (Surrey), Ollie Pope (Surrey), Joe Root (Yorkshire), Jamie Smith (Surrey), Josh Tongue (Nottinghamshire), Chris Woakes (Warwickshire)