Archive · 8 Jun 2025
India Begins Test Practice; Woakes Reflects on Kohli, Rohit's Absence
The Indian cricket team is getting ready to play England in a five-match Test series.
They practiced at the famous Lord's stadium, with the coach, Gautam Gambhir, watching how the ball behaves.
Chris Woakes, an England player, is sad that star players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma won't be playing.
Shubman Gill is now the captain of the Indian team.
Karun Nair has been added back to the team.
The first match starts on July 20.
India's team practiced at Lord's ahead of the five-Test series against England.
Gautam Gambhir and players assessed the Dukes ball during practice.
Chris Woakes expressed it's a 'shame' that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retired before the series.
Shubman Gill is the new captain of the Indian Test team.
Karun Nair has been recalled to the squad after eight years.
- Who
- Indian and English cricket teams, Chris Woakes, Gautam Gambhir.
- What
- India starts practice for England series; Chris Woakes comments on series.
- When
- Practice started June 7, 2025; First Test begins July 20.
- Where
- Lord's, London, England and Leeds, England.
- Why
- To prepare for the Test series against England.
- Start Date
- July 20
- Location
- Leeds, England
- Practice Location
- Lord's, London, England
- Indian Captain
- Shubman Gill
- Retired Players
- Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma
- England Player's Comment
- Chris Woakes
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