Will Shubman Gill and KL Rahul play against Lions of England for India? Team manager replies

The first informal Test match between India A and England A is going on in Canterbury. But the entire focus remains on another practice game. This is because the newly appointed India Test Captain Shubman Gill has been slated to feature in that match from 6 to 9 June.

Shubman Gill to leave India a tour?

However, reports suggest that Gill has asked the Control Board (BCCI) for cricket in India to relax something. The Gujarat Titans (GT) were dropped from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on 30 May, giving Gill a few days to rest and travel.

But no one can forget that Gill has been on the road since February. Starting with an ODI series against England, then the Champions Trophy, followed by the IPL. It is only natural that he would like to rest physically and mentally. And then play in an intra-skava match in Bekenham from 13 to 16 June.

KL Rahul to face England lions?

When we heard that Gill was coming out, we also heard that KL Rahul may soon fly to England. His IPL team, Delhi Capital was quickly knocked and his last game was on 24 May. Rahul also played a match against Australia A against Australia A for the preparation of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. So, this step will not be shocking.

Gill and Rahul are going to England or not?

So, are these two reports true? Yudhavi Singh, a member of the Board of Directors of Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA), who has been declared as a team manager for the upcoming tour of England, has answered the question.

“I have not received any information yet. Once when the Indian Premier League (IPL) becomes, we will find out if there is any change in the team,” Yudhivir told Sportstar,

India one squad for England Lions Series

Abhimanyu Ishvaran (C), Dhruv Jurael (VC & WK), Yashsvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shardul Thakur, Ishan Kishan (WK), Manav Suthar, Tanush Kotian, Sanskar Kumar, Akash, Harshit Rana. Sarfaraz Khan, Tushar Deshpande, Harsh Dubey.

Embodddhan for 2 matches: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudarshan.