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Former India selector Saba Karim wants KL Rahul to bat at number four in the upcoming five-Test match series against England which will start from June 20. 

Virat Kohli announced Test retirement on May 12. 

Saba Karim wants KL Rahul to bat at number four in Tests. 

India's Virat Kohli and KL Rahul (R) bump their fists during the fourth day of the second Test cricket match between India and Bangladesh at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur on September 30, 2024. 

'He does have the right kind of technique...': Not Shubman Gill or Karun Nair, ex-BCCI selector picks this star 'ideal to replace or take over, the role of Virat Kohli at number four'

Former India cricketer Ravi Shastri picked Shardul Thakur over Nitish Kumar Reddy for the first Test of the upcoming five-match series against England. 

India vs England five-Test match series is scheduled to start from June 20. 

Ravi Shastri picks Shardul Thakur over Nitish Kumar Reddy for India's playing XI in first Test vs England.

Ravi Shastri along with Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant

Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav out as Ravi Shastri picks India's playing XI for 1st Test against England

India speedster Jasprit Bumrah will play three Tests in the upcoming Five-Test series against England which will start from June 20. 

Jasprit Bumrah picked up 32 wickets in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 

Jasprit Bumrah to feature in three Tests against England. 

Dinesh Karthik and Jasprit Bumrah

'These are the numbers that I look at because...': Dinesh Karthik predicts three Tests Jasprit Bumrah will play in England series

The five-Test match series between India and England is scheduled to start from June 20 and the first clash will take place at the Yorkshire Cricket Ground in Leeds.

The five-Test match series between India and England is scheduled to start from June 20. 

Shardul Thakur smashed an unbeaten ton in India's intra-squad clash in England. 

 Shardul Thakur of India during day three of the ICC World Test Championship Final between Australia and India at The Oval on June 09, 2023 in London, England.

'We are here to put up a show...': Shardul Thakur gives stern warning to England after smashing unbeaten ton in India's intra-squad match, WATCH VIDEO

Jasprit Bumrah-led India in two Tests during the five-Test match series of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia. 

Jasprit Bumrah will not play all five Tests in England.

Jasprit Bumrah of India reacts while leaving the field for lunch during day two of the Fifth Men's Test Match in the series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground 

'Captaincy meant a lot, I had worked very hard for it, but...': Jasprit Bumrah's massive revelation on not leading India in Tests

Former England captain Jos Buttler reckons that Shubman Gill's captaincy is somehow a mix of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. 


Shubman Gill will lead India in five-Test match series against England. 

Jos Buttler hails Shubman Gill's captaincy ahead of five-Test series against England.

 Shubman Gill of India looks on during an India nets session at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 02, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.

'He'll be a mix of Kohli and Rohit...': Shubman Gill's IPL teammate passes verdict on his captaincy ahead of England Test series

Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik believes that England's bowling attack for the Test series against India is very vulnerable.

Dinesh Karthik gives warning to Shubman Gill ahead of his first Test assignment vs England. 

Shubman Gill and Dinesh Karthik

'He is walking into the lion's den': Dinesh Karthik's stern warning for Shubman Gill ahead of England Tests goes viral, WATCH VIDEO

Shubman Gill-led India are currently in England for the upcoming five-Test match series against England which will start from June 20. 

Venkatapathy Raju reckons that Karun Nair or Sai Sudharsan will open for India in England.

Rishabh Pant (L) and Shubman Gill celebrate their 100-run partnership during the third day of the first Test cricket match between India and Bangladesh at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium

Not KL Rahul or Abhimanyu Easwaran, Ex-India cricketer wants this star to open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in upcoming Test series against England

The five-Test match series between India and England is scheduled to start from June 20 and there is a high possibility that Karun Nair will make it to the playing XI. 

Karun Nair will likely to feature in first Test vs England. 

arun Nair of India A looks dejected as he leaves the field during the Quadrangular Series match between Australia A and India A at Allan Border Field 

'Even tougher than 2018, or whatever, whenever that was...': Karun Nair opens up on his 'toughest phase' ahead of England Test series

Shubman Gill-led India are currently in England for the five-Test match series against England which is scheduled to start from June 20. 

Harbhajan Singh suggests India to feature with Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav in 1st Test vs England.

Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav of India inspect the pitch during a India Training Session at Dubai International Stadium 

Harbhajan Singh suggests Shubman Gill-led India to feature with both Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja in 1st Test vs England

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Former India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey has supported Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's decision to retire from Test cricket after the WTC 2023-25 cycle.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retired from Tests ahead of England tour.

Kohli and Rohit will continue play in the ODIs.

Many felt that Kohli had a few years of Test cricket left in him. 

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

'Virat Kohli didn't have 5 years of Test cricket left in him': Former India bowling coach hails RoKo's 'selfless approach' before England tour

MLC 2025: Glenn Maxwell scored his eighth T20 century as Washington Freedom outclassed Los Angeles Knight Riders and won by 113 runs.

Glenn Maxwell became Washington Freedom's first centurion.

Maxwell became the 5th captain to score a T20 century at no.6. 

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While Jasprit Bumrah encourages young cricketers to play Test cricket, he understands why others choose to play just white-ball cricket.

Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket last month.

After winning IPL 2025, RCB's Kohli said that it is still 5 levels below Test cricket.

Jasprit Bumrah feels that circumstances are different for everyone.

Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah

'You have a family to take care of and earn money... you can't judge fast bowlers': Jasprit Bumrah reacts to Virat Kohli's IPL 5 levels below Test cricket remark

The men's selection committee added Harshit Rana to the Test squad for series opener despite having plenty pacers in the camp.

23-year-old Harshit Rana has been added to the Test squad for Headingley encounter.

Rana claimed one wicket for India A against England Lions.

India have a 19-member Test squad for the series opener. 

Harshit Rana, Alex Carey

Took one wicket against England Lions, 23-year-old pacer added to India's Test squad for series opener in Headingley

Umesh Yadav's last Test outing came in 2023 during the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at The Oval in England. 

Umesh Yadav picked 170 wickets in 57 matches. 

Umesh Yadav's last Test outing came during the WTC final 2023 against Australia. 

 Umesh Yadav celebrates after the dismissal of Australia's Marnus Labuschagne during play on day 4 of the ICC World Test Championship cricket final match between Australia and India at The Oval, in London, on June 10, 2023.

Umesh Yadav celebrates after the dismissal of Australia's Marnus Labuschagne during play on day 4 of the ICC World Test Championship cricket final match between Australia and India at The Oval, in London, on June 10, 2023.

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England vs India Match Stats

1st Test, Headingley, Leeds

'He does have the right kind of technique...': Not Shubman Gill or Karun Nair, ex-BCCI selector picks this star 'ideal to replace or take over, the role of Virat Kohli at number four'

Match Details

India tour of England, 2025

Fri 20 June, 15:30 IST

Headingley, Leeds

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

England in India, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Feb 12

IND
356 (50.0 ov)

ENG
214 (34.2 ov)

India beat England by 142 runs

England in India, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Feb 09

IND
308/6 (44.3 ov)

ENG
304 (49.5 ov)

India beat England by 4 wickets

England in India, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Feb 06

IND
251/6 (38.4 ov)

ENG
248 (47.4 ov)

India beat England by 4 wickets

News updates

'He does have the right kind of technique...': Not Shubman Gill or Karun Nair, ex-BCCI selector picks this star 'ideal to replace or take over, the role of Virat Kohli at number four'

Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav out as Ravi Shastri picks India's playing XI for 1st Test against England

'These are the numbers that I look at because...': Dinesh Karthik predicts three Tests Jasprit Bumrah will play in England series

'We are here to put up a show...': Shardul Thakur gives stern warning to England after smashing unbeaten ton in India's intra-squad match, WATCH VIDEO

'Captaincy meant a lot, I had worked very hard for it, but...': Jasprit Bumrah's massive revelation on not leading India in Tests

'He'll be a mix of Kohli and Rohit...': Shubman Gill's IPL teammate passes verdict on his captaincy ahead of England Test series

'He is walking into the lion's den': Dinesh Karthik's stern warning for Shubman Gill ahead of England Tests goes viral, WATCH VIDEO

Not KL Rahul or Abhimanyu Easwaran, Ex-India cricketer wants this star to open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in upcoming Test series against England

'Even tougher than 2018, or whatever, whenever that was...': Karun Nair opens up on his 'toughest phase' ahead of England Test series

Harbhajan Singh suggests Shubman Gill-led India to feature with both Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja in 1st Test vs England

England vs India Match Stats

1st Test, Headingley, Leeds

'He does have the right kind of technique...': Not Shubman Gill or Karun Nair, ex-BCCI selector picks this star 'ideal to replace or take over, the role of Virat Kohli at number four'

Match Details

India tour of England, 2025

Fri 20 June, 15:30 IST

Headingley, Leeds

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

England in India, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Feb 12

IND356 (50.0 ov)

ENG214 (34.2 ov)

India beat England by 142 runs

England in India, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Feb 09

IND308/6 (44.3 ov)

ENG304 (49.5 ov)

India beat England by 4 wickets

England in India, 3 ODI Series, 2025 On Feb 06

IND251/6 (38.4 ov)

ENG248 (47.4 ov)

India beat England by 4 wickets

News updates

'He does have the right kind of technique...': Not Shubman Gill or Karun Nair, ex-BCCI selector picks this star 'ideal to replace or take over, the role of Virat Kohli at number four'

Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav out as Ravi Shastri picks India's playing XI for 1st Test against England

'These are the numbers that I look at because...': Dinesh Karthik predicts three Tests Jasprit Bumrah will play in England series

'We are here to put up a show...': Shardul Thakur gives stern warning to England after smashing unbeaten ton in India's intra-squad match, WATCH VIDEO

'Captaincy meant a lot, I had worked very hard for it, but...': Jasprit Bumrah's massive revelation on not leading India in Tests

'He'll be a mix of Kohli and Rohit...': Shubman Gill's IPL teammate passes verdict on his captaincy ahead of England Test series

'He is walking into the lion's den': Dinesh Karthik's stern warning for Shubman Gill ahead of England Tests goes viral, WATCH VIDEO

Not KL Rahul or Abhimanyu Easwaran, Ex-India cricketer wants this star to open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in upcoming Test series against England

'Even tougher than 2018, or whatever, whenever that was...': Karun Nair opens up on his 'toughest phase' ahead of England Test series

Harbhajan Singh suggests Shubman Gill-led India to feature with both Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja in 1st Test vs England

IND
356 (50.0 ov)

ENG
214 (34.2 ov)

IND
308/6 (44.3 ov)

ENG
304 (49.5 ov)

IND
251/6 (38.4 ov)

ENG
248 (47.4 ov)