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Shubman Gill-led India scored 359 runs on Day 1 of the first Test match between India and England in Headingley, Leeds. 


Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a century in first Test against England.

Shubman Gill scored 127* runs on Day 1 of the 1st Test vs England. 

Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant (R) of India leave the field both not out after day one of the 1st Rothesay Test between England and India at Headingley on June 20, 2025 in Leeds, England.

'Ye aa jaata, uth gaya...': Rishabh Pant's advice to Shubman Gill during India vs England 1st Test goes viral, WATCH VIDEO

England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl in the first Test against India at the Yorkshire Cricket Ground in Leeds.

Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl. 

Karun Nair comes in India's playing XI vs England. 

Shubman Gill and Ben Stokes

India vs England 1st Test: Shubman Gill's IPL teammate debuts as England opt to bowl against India in Leeds, check playing XIs

Former India captain Virat Kohli announced his Test retirement on May 12, 2025, ahead of the five-Test match series against England.

Virat Kohli announced Test retirement on May 12. 

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

India batsman Virat Kohli celebrates his century during day two of the First Specsavers Test Match between England and India at Edgbaston on August 2, 2018 in Birmingham, England.

'You don’t massively miss someone that averages 33...': Ex-England captain passes brutal remarks over Virat Kohli's Test retirement

India speedster Mohammed Shami was last featured in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He was not included in the Shubman Gill-led squad for the five-Test match series against England.

Mohammed Shami was the part of India's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad. 

Mohammed Shami missed spot in India's squad for England Tests. 

Mohammed Shami 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

'Unfortunately, he is not there on the tour...': Ex-India bowling coach explains how Mohammed Shami's absence will put pressure on bowlers in 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 in 1st Test at Yorkshire Cricket Ground in Leeds, England

Joe Root said that it can be difficult for a batter to make technical changes during a five-Test series. He mentioned that in the Perth Test, Kohli scored a century and India won.

Virat Kohli's all dismissals on last Australia tour was caught behind the stumps.

Kohli retired from Test cricket on May 12, 2025.

Joe Root said that it is difficut to make changes on technique during a tour.

Joe Root, Virat Kohli, Jos Buttler

'There's no breathing space unless you make a...': Joe Root on Virat Kohli's struggles outside off stump

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

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

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Rishabh Pant scored his seveth century in red-ball cricket overall during the Headingley Test against England

Rishabh Pant scored a remarkable hundred against England at Headingley

Sanjiv Goenka reacted to Pant's century with a social media post

Rishabh Pant in this frame

'Reaching his ton with a six...': LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka reacts to Rishabh Pant's century against England at Headingley

Dinesh Karthik feels Gautam Gambhir needs to look for different ways to deal with Rishabh Pant after latter's weird dismissal on Day 2 of the first Test against England

Rishabh Pant's brain fade led to his dismissal after scoring a century on Day 2 of Headingley Test

Rishabh Pant scored a terrific 134 runs before Josh Tongue got the better of him

India's Rishabh Pant (L) in action on Day 2 of the first Test against England

'When a message is sent, what is the tone?': Former India star names Gautam Gambhir while lambasting Rishabh Pant after weird dismissal

Despite valiant efforts from Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, Sri Lanka managed to pull-off a draw in the Test at Galle

Najmul Shanto scored centuries in both innings against Sri Lanka at Galle

The Test match at Galle ended in a draw

Najmul Shanto's twin tons go in vain as Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 1st Test ends in a draw, this is how WTC 2025-2027 points table shapes up

England bowlers staged a comeback on Day 2 of the first Test as they bowled out India for 471 despite Rishabh Pant's incredible century 

India's first innings was summed up for 471 on Day 2 of the first Test against England

Rishabh Pant cracked a spellbinding century on Day 2

Ben Stokes of England reacts to a ball being hit in the air as Rishabh Pant (L) runs during day two of the 1st Test

IND vs ENG: India's batting falters after Rishabh Pant's spectacular century, lose last 7 wickets in mere 41 runs as England bowl out visitors for 471

Karun Nair didn't have the fairytale return to India's Test side as he fell for a four-ball duck on Day 2 of the series opener against England

Karun Nair was dismissed for a 4-ball duck on Day 2 of the first Test against England

It was Ollie Pope's spectacular catch which ended Karun Nair's stay on the crease

Karun Nair's long awaited India return ends in agony as Ollie Pope’s stunning catch sends him packing for 4-ball duck

IND vs ENG: Karun Nair's long awaited India return ends in agony as Ollie Pope’s stunning catch sends him packing for 4-ball duck, Watch video

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