The Tests in England will be India's first assignment in the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle under new skipper Shubman Gill\u2019s leadership. The series opener will be played at Headingley on June 20, followed by the second Test at Edgbaston on July 2.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIndia\u2019s team to England must adapt quickly and play to the conditions. As someone who understands batting in English conditions and team dynamics, I believe discipline, patience, and support for each other are crucial,\u201d said Pujara in a release issued by broadcasters Sony Sports Network.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cEvery player will need to contribute and respect the challenges that lie ahead. I am sure this tour will be a great opportunity for the growth and success of each player and the team as a whole,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The iconic Lord's will host the third Test from July 10, with the fourth game at Old Trafford to start on July 23 and the final Test to be played at The Oval from July 31. WV Raman, the former India batter who coached the women\u2019s team, feels a new-look Indian batting line-up post the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have a daunting challenge at their hands.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIndia\u2019s new batting unit will be challenged in England because the English conditions generally assist swing and seam bowlers. They will need to be patient, display composure and not overthink about the conditions. A bit of resolve from them will help them turn this tough tour into a huge stepping stone for their personal growth and India's success abroad in the future.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hemang Badani, the former India batter, believes senior batter K.L. Rahul will have a huge role to play in keeping the batting order together. Rahul recently played under Badani\u2019s coaching at the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025, and in the ongoing second game for India \u2018A\u2019 against England Lions, he slammed 116 and 51 in Northampton as an opener.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWhen the going gets tough, the tough get going. This is a real chance for the young brigade to rise to the occasion. UK conditions will be tough, but that\u2019s where true character comes through.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cK.L. Rahul, the senior-most batter with his wealth of experience, will need to guide the youngsters and support skipper Shubman Gill, while Jasprit Bumrah\u2019s leadership with the ball will be crucial.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cOpportunities are plenty on this tour, one can either succumb to the pressure or rise to the occasion. Great chance for the young brigade to make a mark and become future stars,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Saba Karim, the former India wicketkeeper-batter and selector, believes that if the new-look batting line-up passes the England challenge with flying colours, it will set the tone for a bright long-term future for the side.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cOpportunities are plenty on this tour, one can either succumb to the pressure or rise to the occasion. Great chance for the young brigade to make a mark and become future stars,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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