India vs England Update: McCullum Sets the Tone with Pre-Series Warning
India will start their five-Test series against England on June 20, with the first match taking place at Headingley, Leeds. As preparation, India will host an intra-squad four-day game against India A at Beckenham from June 13. The match will allow selectors to judge player fitness and form before the series. Let’s see McCullum Sets the Tone with Pre-Series Warning.
McCullum Backs Core England Team for India Tour Despite Injury Setbacks
However, England head coach Brendon McCullum has given a stringent warning before the much-awaited five-match Test series against India on June 20 in Leeds. But, not without paying respect to India’s strict preparation and self-belief, McCullum pointed out that England is also clear about where it wants to be and completely committed to red-ball cricket after overawing the West Indies white-ball series.
Suggested Topic: England Squad update for India Tour of England 2025
India starts a new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle with a new young team, signaling the start of a new chapter after the retirements of Test old-timers Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and R Ashwin. Shubman Gill will be the captain of the team that features young prospects such as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan.
In spite of injury worries in England’s camp, with pace bowlers Mark Wood and Jofra Archer to miss the first Test and Gus Atkinson recovering from a hamstring strain, McCullum is upbeat about the strength of England’s bowling arsenal.
He mentioned the presence of pacers Chris Woakes, Sam Cook, Brydon Carse, Jamie Overton, and Josh Tongue, along with spinner Shoaib Bashir, who he claims is still developing in Test cricket.
McCullum also talked highly of all-rounder Jacob Bethell, who has been recently brought back into the team. Appreciating the 21-year-old’s calmness and captaincy, he termed Bethell a player with enormous potential.
India vs England Test Series Preview
India is looking to win its first Test series in England since 2007. The previous series between the two nations ended in a 2-2 tie in 2021–22. The addition of new talent alongside experienced stars demonstrates India’s move to construct a well-balanced and resilient team for tough overseas conditions.
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