Playing at Old Trafford in the fourth Test, Joe Root was dismissed for 150 but registered his name in the record books, with only legendary Sachin Tendulkar scoring more runs in the red-ball format.

IND vs ENG: Ricky Ponting heaps praise on Joe Root after record-breaking ton, says 'he is not one for stats'

Karun Nair has enjoyed a superb spell in domestic cricket in 2024-25 before receiving his no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Vidarbha Cricket Association on Monday evening. 

Karun Nair back in Karnataka squad for 2025-26 domestic season

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

Leeds has experienced sunny weather before the match day (Jun 20), which could play a big role in how the pitch behaves. The surface is likely to offer early help to fast bowlers with good seam and bounce.

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Headingley pitch to test India’s patience and skill

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

England have played 36 Tests with Bazball philosophy and have managed to win 23 of them to go with 12 losses and just one draw - showing their intent to get results at all costs.

Most attacking Test team? How have England fared since adopting Bazball in June 2022

Karun will be hoping to reprise what he did the last time he played a Test against England - scoring a historic 303 and becoming only the second Indian to to reach the triple hundred milestone in Tests.

Will Karun Nair be able to withstand Test pressure? Batter gets Karnataka teammate's backing before impending return to cricket

From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni, here is a list of last five captains to lead Team India on England Test tour also featuring Jasprit Bumrah, Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly. 

From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni, last 5 captains to lead Team India on England Test tour

The Indian team is all set for the upcoming Test series in England, as the final batch of players left for the European nation on Thursday (June 6), with new skipper Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir leading the pack. 

India tour of England: Shubman Gill ready to set benchmark as captain, says 'want to lead by example'

India vs England Test series is set to be renamed Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy after English great James Anderson and Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar.

From MAK Pataudi & Anthony de Mello, India vs England Test series set to be renamed Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

India’s Karun Nair has all but cemented his place in the Playing XI ahead of the five-match Test series against England with a statement double ton on Saturday (May 31). 

India A tour of England: Karun Nair hits statement double hundred against England Lions ahead of Test series

While Iyer was not selected despite having a great last six months and a sensation IPL 2025 as Punjab Kings skipper, BCCI decided to not give GT opener and orange cap holder of IPL 2025 Sai Sudharsan a chance.

'I am not...,' Coach Gambhir breaks silence on Shreyas Iyer's snub from India squad for England Tests