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See Pics: India's First Practice Session In England For 5-Match Test Series
Team India, a new-look outfit under the leadership of newly-appointed red-ball captain Shubman Gill, kickstarted their preparations for the five-match Test series against England.
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During the training, the team, including skipper Gill, vice-captain Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah, were seen doing some warm-up, running, fielding drills and enjoyed some football as well.
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The likes of Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh were also seen warming-up, along with the rest of the team.
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This series will be an important one as it marks India's beginning in the World Test Champions cycle of 2025-27.
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With senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli having retired from the longest format of the game, the onus lies on the Shubman Gill-led new-look Indian side to prove themselves away from home in tough English conditions.