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England captain Ben Stokes has opened on the absence of Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin From the squad of India ahead of the next five -game tests series. However, Stokes warned to underestimate the Indian team renewed under the lead of Shubman Gill.
Spread Kohli and Rohit Sharma retired from the test cricket last month, marking the end of an age for the Indian red ball cricket. Shubman Gill takes over as a Team India test captain ahead of the ICC World Test Championship cycle (WTC) 2025-27, with Rishabh Pant, Bat-Wicket-Baterter, named Vice-Capitan.
India’s first task under the new leadership is a five -party tests against England. The opening test is scheduled to begin Friday, June 20 in Headingley in Leeds.
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This does not mean that whoever replaces them is easier: Ben Stokes in renewed India
Ben Stokes said the retirement of Rohit SharmaSpread Kohli and R Ashwin have a challenge and a chance for England. Speaking in the media, the captain of England stated that all three legends have left a lasting legacy, but their absence does not make India less formidable.
“Much said that there is no Rohit, neither turned, nor ashwin. This does not mean that whoever will replace them will be easier to fight or beat. Three massive names did wonderful things for the country,” Stokes said in the media on Thursday, as The Times of India quoted.
Virat finished his test race with 9,230 runs in 123 games, while Rohit Sharma retired with 4,301 runs of 67 tests. The two batters faced criticism of their places in the test since last year.
Jasprit Bumrah is a fantastic bowl – Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes said that Jasprit bumrah He has performed impressive performances in tests over the last year, calling it an important threat to the Battle Line of England. However, the pattern of England made it clear that his team will not focus on a single player and prepare to face the whole Indian bowling attack.
“Jasprit Bumrah is a fantastic diaper. It will be a threat, but focusing on an individual is not what we will do. Time exciting for the Indian cricket with a new leadership role for Shubman Gill,” said Stokes.
Blue men suffered a 0-3 series loss in New Zealand at home and a subsequent 1-3 defeat in Australia. Team India failed to reach the final of the World Test Championship for the first time.
England announces playing XI for the first test against India
England They have revealed their XI interpretation for the first test, with rapid fixation injuries that dominate their selection challenges. Jofra Archer, Mark Wood and Gus Atkinson are seen due to fitness concerns.
England has stuck with his regular opening duo, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett. Ollie Pope has retained its place at number 3, despite the fact that Jacob Bethell was on the squad. Joe Root and Harry Brook will be seen in the average order at number 4 and number 5.
Ben Stokes, who returned from injuries to the recent Zimbabwe test, will be at number 6. Jamie Smith will give the gloves to number 7. England will Camp Tres Marins, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse and Josh Tongue. Shoaib Bashir out of Spinner is the lone spinner of the XI.
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