Gautam Gambhir returned to India after leaving England Test series: reason unknown

Delhi: Gautam Gambhir, the new head coach of the Indian cricket team, has returned to India leaving the tour of England in the middle. According to the information, his mother Seema Gambhir suffered a heart attack on June 11, after which Gambhir had to return to India immediately.

Will join the team again on 17 June

Gambhir will now join Team India again on 17 June. This first Test will be played in Handingley, Leeds from 20 June. In such a situation, Gambhir will get a chance to join the team just three days before the match.

First series without Rohit, Virat and Ashwin

This tour is believed to be the beginning of a new era for India. This will be the first series after Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin retired from Test cricket. The command of the team is now in the hands of Shubman Gill and the responsibility of the coach is being handled.

Head Coach Gautam Gambhir is set to return to India due to a family emergency. ,@Revsportzglobal,

-He is likely to re-join the team early next week. pic.twitter.com/yzpiert6ir

– Johns. (@Criccrazyjohns) June 13, 2025

Gambhir engaged in preparation for the series

In some practice video shared by the BCCI, they have been seen preparing fiercely with serious players. After India’s recent poor performance in Test cricket, questions are being raised as a coach. In such a situation, Gambhir is trying his best to perform better with this young team.

Entra-Squad warm-up match will get the edge of preparation

Team India will finalize the preparation of the series from an Intra-Squad Warm-Up match against India A from June 13. This four -day practice match will be played behind the closed doors. Gambhir does not want the opposition team to guess their strategy.

360 overs match will be simulation

In the practice match, the players will get a chance to play up to 360 overs. With this, the bowlers will get the practice of throwing long spells and they will be able to get rhythm before the Test match.

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