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Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh excluded Karun Nair from his preferred playing XI for the first Test match against England. 

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

Harbhajan Singh picks India's playing XI for first Test vs England. 

Former Indian cricketer and Star Sports commentator Harbhajan Singh

 'If you need a batter, then go with...': Karun Nair out as Harbhajan Singh picks India's playing XI for first Test against England 

The five-Test match series between India and England is scheduled to start from June 20 and this will be Shubman Gill's first red-ball assignment as a captain. 

Gary Kirsten opened up on Shubman Gill's Test captaincy. 

Rahul Dravid, Coach of India speaks with Shubman Gill of India during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 India Net Session at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on November 08, 2023 in Bangalore, India. 

'You're going to be put under pressure, and...': India's World Cup-winning head coach's blunt take on Shubman Gill's captaincy ahead of England Tests

The India vs England five-Test match series is scheduled to start from June 20 and there are chances that Karun Nair will be included in India's playing XI for the first Test. 

Karun Nair will likely to be included in India's playing XI for 1st Test vs England. 

India vs England first Test will take place at Yorkshire Cricket Ground in Leeds. 

Karun Nair of India during a nets session at Headingley on June 19, 2025 in Leeds, England.

WATCH: BCCI hints at Karun Nair's inclusion in Shubman Gill-led India's playing XI for first Test against England in Leeds

The first Test match of the five-Test match series between India and England is scheduled to take place at the Yorkshire Cricket Ground in Leeds from June 20 to 24. 

India vs England 1st Test will take place at Yorkshire Cricket Ground in Leeds. 

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

Yorkshire Cricket Ground

India vs England 1st Test: Will rain play spoilsport on 1st Test at Yorkshire Cricket Ground in Leeds, England

India captain Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli announced their Test retirement on May 7 and May 12, respectively, ahead of a five-Test series against England. 

Virat Kohli announced Test retirement on May 12. 

Rohit Sharma announced Test retirement on May 7, 2025. 

In Frame: Sachin Tendulkar along with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja

'That is what all the players work hard for...': Sachin Tendulkar's big take on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's absence in England Test series

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