India Seeks Historic Test Series Win in England

India begins a new era in Test cricket as Shubman Gill takes over as captain and Rishabh Pant as vice-captain, following the recent retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The five-match Test series against England starts at Headingley on June 20, with India bringing in youthful talent and England missing legendary bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad. England, led by Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, has prepared a pitch to suit their aggressive 'Bazball' style, expected to aid seamers early before becoming batter-friendly as conditions heat up. English pundits predict a home advantage due to India's inexperience, but Joe Root has acknowledged the depth of the Indian squad. The Indian team remains optimistic, with Pant expressing relief at the absence of Anderson and Broad and confidence in Gill's leadership. Both teams see the series as a major challenge, with England aiming to maintain their home dominance and India hoping to secure their first Test series win in England since 2007.