India vs England: Gautam Gambhir left a large number of XI hint, experienced batsman under English conditions. Cricket news

New Delhi: India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has given an important indication about XI for the upcoming England Test series, raising the voice of strong support for experienced batter Karun Nair. “When someone has piled up the run, we will not judge them by 1-2 tests. If someone has made the run heaps, we have to give him an opportunity,” during a press conference by head coach and Team India’s Test skipper Shubman Gill on Thursday. Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!“Karun Nair’s experience and form will work in England.”Nair’s test trip has been a rollercaster. After not having a dazzling 303 against England in 2016, he found himself out of favor within months. A disappointing series against Australia and the 2018 tour of England was being scattered. But Nair never gave up.Their return was forged through firmness. The term of a prolific 2023 in county cricket, followed by a prominent 2024–25 domestic season, which included 863 Ranji Trophy runs, showed the rebirth of a batsman.
His recent dual -century England Lions strengthened his claim for India.Mentally strong, technically refined, and hungry for redemption, Nair has just done more than knock; He has broken the door. With Gambhir now publicly supporting her, there is a rapid possibility of a place in the playing XI in Headingly on 20 June.India squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & WK), Yashsvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Reformson, Abhimanyu Ishwaran, Karun Nair, Nair, Nitish Ready, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurlel (WK), Washington Sundar, Jashpur Siraj, Prasad Krishn, Akash Deep, Arshadeep Singh, Kuldeep Singh, Kuldeep Singh, Kuldeep Singh, Kuldeep SinghEngland squad: Ben Stokes (C), Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethle, Harry Brook, Bridon Cars, Sam Cook, Zak Croly, Ben Docket, Jamie Overton, Oli Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongs, Chris WoakesTesting Series Schedule:
- First Test: England V India, 20-24 June 2025, Headingly, Leeds
- Second test: England V India, 2-6 July 2025, Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Third test: England V India, 10-14 July 2025, Lords, London
- 4 Tests: England V India, 23-27 July 2025, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
- 5th Test: England V India, 31 July -4 August 2025, Kia Oval, London