IND vs ENG / Debut of 4 players, will this be India's playing XI in the first test?

IND vs ENG: The Indian cricket team is going to start a five-Test series against England from June 20, 2025. This series is part of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle and is considered to be the beginning of a new era for the Indian team. This time the command of the team will be in the hands of young and talented batsman Shubman Gill, who will step down as Test captain for the first time.

End of Rohit-Virat era, beginning of Gill era

This is the first time after the retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket that the team will take the field with a completely new structure. It will be interesting to see how the team performs under the captaincy of Gill, especially when the first match is at Headingley ground in Leeds, where India's history has not been very strong.

Opening pair: Jaiswal and Rahul?

There is a lot of discussion about the opening pair of Team India. Yashasvi Jaiswal is considered a strong contender due to his strong technique and aggressive batting. KL Rahul can come with him as an experienced opener. Rahul's experience and Jaiswal's freshness can make this pair balanced.

Shubman Gill at number 3, Karun Nair's possible return

Captain Shubman Gill will bat at number three, where he has played in Tests before. There is a strong possibility of Karun Nair's return for number four. Nair, who is consistently scoring runs in domestic cricket, recently scored a double century for India 'A', which has caught the attention of the selectors.

Pillar of the middle order: Rishabh Pant

Team vice-captain Rishabh Pant will bat at number five. His aggressive attitude and wicketkeeping skills can prove to be a game changer for India in the challenging conditions of England. Along with him, a young all-rounder like Nitish Kumar Reddy can get a place, who performed brilliantly on the Australia tour.

All-rounder pair: Jadeja and Shardul

Ravindra Jadeja will be the backbone of the team with his spin and reliable batting. At the same time, Shardul Thakur has the ability to turn the match with his seam bowling and batting in the lower order. His recent century indicates selection in the intra-squad match.

Bumrah to lead the fast bowling attack

Jasprit Bumrah will be the main fast bowler of the team, whose experience and control will be very useful in England. Along with him, Mohammad Siraj's aggression will increase the strength of the team. Arshdeep Singh can also get a chance to make his Test debut. His county cricket experience and swing bowling make him special.

Four players get a chance to play their first Test in England

If the team management gives a chance to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy and Arshdeep Singh, then all these four players will play Test matches for the first time on England soil. This will be a turning point in their careers, and will also determine the future direction of the Indian team.