The Indian cricket team, led by captain Shubman Gill, has arrived in London to take on England in a 5-match Test series starting on June 20. The team will begin practicing today, donning their new jersey, which features a stylish darker blue color with light purple accents.
Key Highlights of the Series
- New Jersey: The Indian team's new jersey has been unveiled, showcasing a modern design with three stripes on the arms.
- Practice Sessions: The team will participate in a 10-day training camp, including inter-squad matches, to adapt to English conditions.
- KL Rahul's Form: KL Rahul's recent century in England while playing for India A is a boost to the team.
Squads for the Series
- India Squad: Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (vice-captain and wicketkeeper), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Rana is not part of the squad but Nitesh Reddy is, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Pranav Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav.
- England Squad: Ben Stokes, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carsey, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Josh Tong, and Chris Woakes.
First Test Details
- Date: June 20
- Venue: Headingley Cricket Ground
- Start Time: 3:30 PM IST
The series marks the beginning of a new era for Indian cricket, with Shubman Gill at the helm and a mix of experienced and young players in the squad.