There is only a few days left for the upcoming five -match Test series between India and England. The first Test match will be played at England Handingley from 20 June. However, Team India has been announced for this Test series. Whose command is in Shubman’s hands. Before the tour of England, team captain Gill and Head Coach Gambhir have held a press conference. During this time, he has also discussed England playing 11 while answering many big questions, which players can get a chance against England.

Gill playing against England 11

Before the upcoming tour of England, the team’s head coach Gambhir also spoke openly on playing 11 for the 5 -match Test series. He indicated that he could include Karun Nair in the playing XI. He said during the press conference that “When someone scored a lot of runs, we do not come to him by one or two Tests. If someone has scored a lot of runs, he should give him a chance. However, it is completely clear from the head coach’s statement that he is in the mood to give Karun Nair a chance against England.”

Serious affected by Karun Nair’s performance

The team’s head coach Gambhir did not stop, he praised Karun Nair’s domestic cricket and recent performance. “Nair’s experience and form is going to be used in England”
However, Nair’s Test career has been a slight ups and downs. In 2016, he scored a brilliant triple century against England. But after a few months, Indians were ruled out of India. He also performed brilliantly during county cricket in 2023 and we scored out runs in the Ranji Trophy. In the Ranji Trophy, the player scored 863 runs in the domestic season of 2024 and 25.

Gill’s statement on playing 11

During the press conference held at the BCCI’s head quarters, Gill also spoke on the playing 11. “We have not decided yet, we have a little time left. We have an extra squad match in England in the 10 -day camp.