Can Gill and co -right foot forward?

On June 20, the India will mark the beginning of a new era for the team, which is a trip stallwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Under the leadership of the new Test Captain Shubman Gill, The Men in Blue started his fresh World Test Championship cycle in England in 1 Test in Leeds on Friday.

However, with the new journey, fresh challenges also come. From the combination of the team to the captain, India has a lot of boxes to tick in the upcoming series, talking to personal responsibility.

Beginning of gill era

Shubman Gill has a huge weight on his shoulders – being the leading Indian team and being Rohit’s successor. His first task as a captain is not easy because he has to face a difficult challenge as England, that too is at his home. From deciding the combination of the team to the rotation of the bowlers, Gill has a lot on his plate, besides focusing on his batting. While he has shown his ability to lead a team in the IPL, this is the first time he will lead a test side.

All eyes on opening combo

With the departure of Rohit Sharma from the tests, KL Rahul is once again set to reshuffle in the batting order. The Karnataka batsman, who has tasted success while opening the innings for India in tests, has all been confirmed to open with Jaiswal. However, the couple will have to face a tough challenge, especially if they are first placed to bat under the circumstances of the loud.

Rahul’s earlier experience of playing in England may come around this time for good use. Meanwhile, the series will be the first of Jaiswal in Britain. It would be mandatory for the pair to deal with the danger of the new ball and provide a strong start for the team.

Who will be the new number 3?

Gill and Gambhir have kept the card very close to their chest and refused to reveal who will be the number 3 batsman. Previously, the role was registered by Shubman Gill. However, after Virat’s departure, the Indian captain has decided to go to number 4.

There are some good options for number three in India, but this selection is now headache. On one hand, there is an experienced Karun Nair that has been at a run-scoring spree and has recalled the test side after 7 long years.

On the other hand, there are Sai Reformson, which have been abundant as Nair in recent times. Both batsmen have made their matters to capture number three. Meanwhile, India also has a third option in the form of Abhimanyu Ishwar, who has not managed to start his India despite being extremely consistent with the bat.

Nitish Reddy vs Shardul Thakur

Another headache that will face severe and co -co -co -co -which is in deciding between Nitish Reddy and Shardul Thakur. Both all -rounders have been impressive (in Ind A Vs Eng L ​​series). While Thakur can certainly come as a boost for India’s bowling attack, the team is expected to like Nitish instead of strengthening his batting. Do not make any mistake, Shardul is not a stranger to bat in England. He has three of the four tests that he has played in England so far with the previous one in 2023.

The series against England will be the first time Nitish will play in the UK. He first made his debut in the series against Australia and also made a gritty.

Therefore, this form can not be the experience that will determine whether Nitish or Shardul will make it in the playing XI. Instead, it will depend on whether India wants to focus on being a batsman, who can bowl instead of another way to make a deep batting line-up.

Will Kuldeep Yadav play?

Ravindra Jadeja is all, but the player has been confirmed to be a part of the XI, which means that there is already a spinner in India. Now, the first view of the pitch in the headingley has indicated on the surface that the seamers are likely to be more favorable. In that case, India may leave its only expert spinner Kuldeep Yadav.

However, playing a major role in deciding with the weather conditions, how the team line-up should look, it remains to be seen whether leg-spinner can enter XI in the last minute.

The first loading of Arshdeep Singh?

India’s motion attack is likely to include Bumrah, Siraj and Prasad Krishna, either set to serve as the fourth seamor with Shardul or Nitish. However, the conditions in Leeds may be in favor of Arshdeep Singh, which can get the ball to swing in both ways. To make it Xi for Southpow, Krishna must leave out. Now, this is not something that India would like to do, looking at the form of offerings late.