India begins a brand new period in Take a look at cricket with out stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin as they put together for his or her collection opener in opposition to England at Headingley on Friday. The younger squad, led by newly appointed captain Shubman Gill, goals to reclaim their dominance within the red-ball format after latest setbacks in opposition to New Zealand and Australia.The Indian group faces a major transition interval with the retirement of batting legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Take a look at cricket final month. Ravichandran Ashwin additionally introduced his retirement through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.“It’s a new group. We’re lacking a number of senior gamers, and yeah, it’s a younger group led by a very younger captain,” KL Rahul acknowledged in a video shared by the BCCI on X.
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Will India’s younger squad succeed within the Take a look at collection in opposition to England?
Shubman Gill, who succeeds Rohit Sharma as Take a look at captain, turns into the youngest in Indian cricket historical past to steer the Take a look at facet. India’s latest defeats in opposition to New Zealand and Australia prevented them from reaching the World Take a look at Championship last.“Everyone seems to be so younger and it is going to be comparatively simple and thrilling to have the ability to mould this group into what we’d need we would like within the subsequent 10-15 years of Indian cricket to turns into,” Gill expressed about main the younger squad.
“As a group, our steadiness is superb. We are going to play good cricket,” senior participant Ravindra Jadeja commented on the group composition.Quiz: Who’s that IPL participant?Shardul Thakur, with expertise of 4 Exams in England, shared his ideas: “I believe it is vitally thrilling to play on this a part of the world. Typically it’s cloudy, and generally it’s brilliant sunny, and as a participant, you must make changes to your sport, whether or not you might be batting or bowling.”“It is a massive collection, and if we win, it is going to be a large achievement,” stated left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav, highlighting the collection’ significance within the World Take a look at Championship cycle.Arshdeep Singh, receiving his first Take a look at call-up, acknowledged: “To start out off, right here it’s stated that it’s a powerful collection, if we seal it off nicely, it is going to be enjoyable.”“It all the time pumps you and all the time need to give your finest, and simply tremendous excited to play on this England collection,” expressed all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who impressed in Australia.
“It’s a proud feeling to play with such a rare group of expertise,” added tempo bowler Mohammed Siraj.Purple Cap holder from IPL 2025, Prasidh Krishna, shared his optimism: “All of us are upbeat, all the time joking round. If that enjoyable results in successful a event right here, it is going to be nice. All of us shall be leaping round for positive and perhaps provide you with a dance for a celebration.”India has not received at Headingley since 2002, making this collection opener significantly difficult for the younger squad.The Indian squad consists of Shubman Gill (Captain), Rishabh Pant (Vice-Captain & Wicketkeeper), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav.