But while the focus was on India’s top order, another big story that unfolded was Karun Nair’s return to the Indian Test team after a long wait of eight years. 

Karun Nair returns to Team India after 8 years, sets new WORLD record for most matches missed

The 2025 squad is young and exciting, featuring players like Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Harry Brook, Ollie Pope and Shoaib Bashir. But among them, Root stands tall as the experienced pillar.

Meet the only England player to feature in Headingley Test vs India in 2021 and 2025

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Tendulkar also has an advice for Gill and said that he should 'shut the doors' and just focus on what is in the interest of the country.

IND vs ENG: Tendulkar shares 'solid defence' advice for attacking Indian batters

The England-India Test series was recently renamed to the Tendulkar-Anderson trophy. Similarly, let's have a look at the five iconic Test series played in cricket.

In Pics | Look at the five iconic Test series in world cricket

With the first Test between India and England set to commence on Friday (Jun 20), let's glance at the top five key battles between the two teams.

IND vs ENG Test 2025, 1st Test: 5 key battles to watch out at Headingley

According to the weather forecast, all five days will see cloudy skies resulting in overcast conditions, with a high chance of showers on the second and third days. 

India vs England, 1st Test: Rain threat looms over Headingley, Leeds

The first challenge for Gill will be to secure a victory at Headingley, a venue where India haven't tasted success in the past 23 years. Their last triumph there occurred in 2002 under the captaincy of Sourav Ganguly.

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Can Shubman Gill’s India break the 23-year-long Headingley jinx

 The five-match Test series between India and England is set to commence on Friday (June 20) with the opening match to be played at Headingley. Let's examine the visiting teams that have won the most Test matches in Leeds.

Foreign teams to win most Tests at Headingley - Pakistan have won as many Tests as New Zealand, check where India stand

India and England are set to begin a five-match Test series in England, with the first match taking place at Headingley in Leeds. Let us glance at England performance in their last five Tests at this venue.

In Pics | England's recent Test record at Headingley featuring Ben Stokes' unbeaten 135

Australia lead 142 runs in the 3rd Ashes Test. The Pat Cummins-led side were at 116 for 4 at the end of Day 2. The match is a must win game for England if they want to keep their hopes alive of winning the series.

Ashes 2023: Brendon McCullum stopped by security guard at Headingley

England captain Joe Root has said his team have the quality to consistently deliver performances similar to their crushing win over India in the third Test at Headingley on Saturday.

England captain Root backs team to build on Headingley win

England's Ben Stokes travels rocky road en route success

British and Australian leaders briefly set aside talks on global trade, security and the environment on Monday for a spot of jovial banter about cricket after England beat Australia in dramatic fashion.

PM Modi first person to inform British PM Boris Johnson about England's 3rd Test win: Report

Captain Joe Root's defiance gave England hope of saving the Ashes series as his unbeaten 75 helped the hosts to 156-3 in their second innings on day three of the third Test at Headingley.

Ashes 2019: Joe Root digs in to give England hope

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon made light work of England's batting line-up on Monday as the hosts were bowled out for 146 in their second innings at Edgbaston in Birmingham, losing the first Ashes test by 251 runs to give the visitors a 1-0 lead in the series. Chasing the second-highest successful run chase in Ashes history (398), England first-innings centurion Rory Burns fell first in the second over of the day for 11. The highest successful run chase ever was Australia getting 404 at Headingley in 1948.

'It's a great one' says Aussie captain Paine after Ashes test win

Buttler's move to opener for the Royals prompted his run of good scores but the 27-year-old is likely to slot into England's middle order at number seven

Jos Buttler to maintain attacking approach in Pakistan Test

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