Team India kick off intense training ahead of first Test in England

IANS June 8, 2025 310 views

India's Test cricket enters a transformative phase with Shubman Gill at the helm, replacing legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The team has begun rigorous training at Lord's Indoor Cricket Centre, signaling serious intent for the upcoming five-Test series. With a talented squad featuring Bumrah, Jadeja, and Pant, India is determined to secure their first Test series win in England since 2007. The championship kicks off on June 20, promising an exciting chapter in Indian cricket history.

"First sight of #TeamIndia getting into the groove in England" - BCCI Social Media
Team India kick off intense training ahead of first Test in England
London, June 8: Fresh off their arrival in the UK, the Shubman Gill-led Indian Test squad wasted no time and dived straight into intense training sessions, kickstarting their preparations for the five-Test showdown that marks the beginning of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

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- Gill leads India's Test squad in high-intensity training at Lord's

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New captain aims to break 2007 England series drought

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Pace battery prepares for WTC cycle opener

This series also signals the start of a new era for Indian cricket, following the Test retirements of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. India are aiming to win a Test series in England for the first time since 2007.

The BCCI shared a glimpse of India's training session on their social media with a caption, "First sight of #TeamIndia getting into the groove in England."

In the video, Team India's pace battery -- Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Mohd Siraj, and Arshdeep Singh -- joined forces with new skipper Shubman Gill, seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, and Rishabh Pant for high-intensity training drills, all under the sharp eyes of head coach Gautam Gambhir and his coaching crew at the Lord's Indoor Cricket Centre.

The five-match series will commence on June 20 in Leeds before the action moves to Birmingham for the second Test. The Lord's Cricket Ground will host the third Test, beginning on July 10. Old Trafford and Kennington Oval will host the fourth and fifth Tests of the series, respectively.

Following the Test retirement of Rohit Sharma, Gill has been appointed as India's 37th Test captain. He has played as an opener and number three batter for India in Tests. In 32 Tests, Gill has scored 1893 runs at an average of 35.1, with five centuries and seven fifties against his name.

India's squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
Exciting times for Indian cricket! Gill as captain is a bold move but he's shown great maturity. Hope he leads from the front like Kohli used to. Our pace attack looks lethal - Bumrah, Siraj and Arshdeep can wreak havoc on English pitches! 🇮🇳🏏
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Priya M.
Missing Rohit and Virat will be tough, but change is good. Gill has big shoes to fill but he's talented. Just hope the team management gives him proper support. Also, why no Pujara? His experience in England would've been valuable!
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Amit S.
Finally we might see Pant back in whites! After that terrible accident, his comeback story could inspire the whole team. Our batting looks solid with Jaiswal, Rahul and Jadeja in middle order. England better watch out! 😎
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Sneha R.
Gambhir as coach + Gill as captain = aggressive cricket! But hope they don't overdo it in English conditions. Need to play smart cricket, not just attacking cricket. That's where we've failed in past England tours.
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Vikram J.
Test cricket in England is always special! Waking up early to watch matches with chai is part of our summer tradition. Hope this young team creates new memories. That 2007 series win under Dravid was magical - time to repeat history!
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Neha P.
Concerned about our middle order. Rahul is inconsistent in Tests and Karun Nair hasn't played in years. Should've included someone like Sarfaraz who's been scoring tons in domestic cricket. Hope selectors don't regret these choices!
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