India, under the leadership of Shubman Gill, will embark on a new journey in Test as they open their Test against England in a 5-match series that begins on June 20 at Headingley in Leeds. It will be a major milestone wanted by the Indian team since Gill is leading the team after the retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
This series will also be the initial duty of India with the new-style World Test Championship (WTC), which is currently being announced. The side will seek to reverse its current losses in the last two cycles, where it has been to the finals but has lost.
The series is going to become a test of Gill as the leader, as well as the determination of the team. India has an equal blend of seasoned players and young talent to make a statement against a fierce team like England.
The series will be very competitive, and both teams are keen to stamp their authority on the new WTC cycle. England, captained by Ben Stokes, will aim to spot loopholes in India and make the most out of home ground. The scene is set for an interesting match between two skilled teams.
Match Details
| Match | India vs England, 1st Test |
| Venue | Leeds stadium |
| Date & Time (IST) | June 20-24, 3:30 PM |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Who Will Win the Match?
It is difficult to say who has the upper hand in winning the Test series between India and England, although it appears that England is taking a slight advantage since they have announced their Test starting XI. The team led by Ben Stokes will have Wokes returning after an injury, and Brydon Case and Shoaib Bashir will act as partners by assisting Stokes.
India seems to have a strong team with Shubman Gill on board with Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant. This is where England may have an upper hand in the record the country has presented with Woakes and the leadership skills of Stokes. The final result is projectable depending on many factors such as team play, field conditions, and personal genius.
Head-to-Head Record
Total Test Series Played: 36
England Wins: 17
India Wins: 11
Drawn Series: 8