Delhi: India’s new Test team is coming with great expectations on England tour. This 5 -match Test series will start in Headingley from June 20. This time the command of India is in the hands of young captain Shubman Gill. In the absence of experienced players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, young batsmen like Sai Sudarshan and Yashasvi Jaiswal have got a chance. India will try to win the Test series in England for the first time since 2007.
McCullum trusts his team’s direction
England head coach Brendon McCullum says that his team knows in which direction they have to go. He said that players must be refreshed before this series. India is a strong team but the England team is also fully ready and they will get the benefit of playing at home.
England’s bowling shock
England have had many shocks in bowling before the series. Jofra Archer has been out of the first Test. Mark Wood is unavailable for full summer and Gas Atkinson is still recovering from injury. Despite this, there are many good options in the team.
“India are an outstanding cricketing nation, they’ll come here with high hopes, and we’re looking forward to the contest,” Brendon McCullum Said.#ENGVSIND https://t.co/37fegwj4K3
– India Today Sports (@ItgdSports) June 11, 2025
New bowlers ready
Chris Woakes took 32 overs in the practice match against India A and took 5 wickets. Josh Tung, who is close to playing in the first Test, also took two wickets. The team consists of bowlers like Sam Cook, Bridan Cars, Jamie Overton and Josh Tung who provide speed and diversity.
Spin too
Shoaib Bashir, who is becoming more confident with every test, will be an important part of the team’s spin attack. McCullum admitted that India is a great team and they will come well, but England is also fully ready for this competition.
Jacob Bethel praised
Coach McCullum praised young all -rounder Jacob Bethel. Bethel had scored 3 half -centuries while batting at number 3 in New Zealand. McCullum said that it is a big thing to have so much understanding and confidence at the age of 21. He is playing the role of a leader in the dressing room.
Look at the new batting pair
Jamie Smith and Ben Docket were also praised for batting. McCullum told that the pair of these two reminds them of Docket and Zack Croly. The experience of Smith’s strength and docket can prove to be dangerous for the team.
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