England Cricket Team

With the retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, a new era of Indian Test cricket begins against England. Several players, including KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, are poised to step up and become India's next batting star.

Several Indian stars eye milestones on the 2025 England tour—Gill and Jaiswal near 2,000 Test runs, Pant closes in on 3,000, while KL Rahul targets 9,000 international runs, adding personal feats to team ambitions.

Joe Root eyes Sachin Tendulkar's run record and Rahul Dravid's average in the upcoming England-India Test series. With a stellar record vs India, especially at home, Root is set to chase history in the high-stakes five-match showdown.

Karun Nair, recalled to the Indian Test team after eight years, revealed he was advised to retire and focus on T20 leagues. His strong domestic performance, including a Ranji Trophy win with Vidarbha, paved the way for his return despite the advice.

VVS Laxman is in England supporting Team India's preparations for the first Test against England. He's there as a support figure while head coach Gautam Gambhir attends to a family emergency, but Laxman holds no official position with the team.

Kuldeep Yadav is drawing from Ravindra Jadeja’s on- and off-field experience ahead of the England Tests, focusing on tactics and field placements to sharpen his game, especially with R Ashwin’s retirement creating a key spin role to fill.

Shubman Gill discusses the contrasting captaincy approaches of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Test cricket. He highlights Rohit's aggressive tactics and clear communication, while emphasizing Kohli's proactiveness and quick thinking on the field.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has returned home due to a family emergency concerning his mother's health. His return to England for the upcoming Test series remains uncertain, with the rest of the coaching staff overseeing preparations.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir rushed home from England due to a family emergency, reportedly his mother’s cardiac arrest. He left ahead of the intra-squad match in Kent but is expected to return before the first Test.

Sourav Ganguly advises Shubman Gill on managing Jasprit Bumrah's workload in the upcoming England Test series. Ganguly emphasizes Bumrah's importance as a wicket-taker and suggests limiting his overs to prevent injury.