Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:05am on 20 Jun 2025,Friday International
The 2025-27 World Test Championship began with England winning the toss and choosing to bowl against India in the 1st Test at Headingley, Leeds. Shubman Gill, leading India for the first time after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's retirement, introduced a new era with debutant Sai Sudharsan and returning players Karun Nair and Shardul Thakur in the XI. England, led by Ben Stokes, are fielding a strong side with Joe Root, Harry Brook, and debutant wicketkeeper Jamie Smith. The five-match series is part of the newly introduced Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, honoring cricket legends from both nations. (PC: BCCI)
