Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:23pm on 20 Jun 2025,Friday Sports
England won the toss and chose to bowl on Day 1 of the first Test at Headingley. India, captained by Shubman Gill, opted for a young XI featuring debutant Sai Sudharsan and the much‑anticipated comeback of Karun Nair at No. 6—his first Test since March 2017, marking a stunning return after a 3,006‑day absence . Nair’s recall was fueled by consistent domestic and County performances, including a double century for India A . His family shared the pride, with wife Sanaya posting an emotional tribute . India reached lunch at 92/2, with KL Rahul (42) and Yashasvi Jaiswal providing a solid start. (PC: Getty Images)
