Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 05:34am on 20 Jun 2025,Friday Sports
India and England begin their five‑match Test series at Headingley, Leeds today, launching the new 2025–27 World Test Championship cycle. Shubman Gill makes his debut as India’s Test captain following retirements of Kohli, Rohit, and Ashwin. England, captained by Ben Stokes under the aggressive “Bazball” approach, field a seam‑strong bowling attack led by Chris Woakes in the post‑Anderson/Broad era. Weather poses a real threat with rain or overcast skies predicted across all five days which could dramatically shift conditions and dictate toss strategy. India’s lineup blends youth and experience, with Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness, Karun Nair’s return, and vice‑captain Rishabh Pant under focus. (PC: Crictoday & India Today)
