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Shubman Gill's captaincy began with England winning the toss and electing to bowl in the first Test at Headingley. India debuted Sai Sudharsan and welcomed back Karun Nair after eight years, marking significant changes in their batting lineup.

Leeds is set for a high-stakes India-England Test series, with India debuting a new captain, Shubman Gill, in the World Test Championship cycle. The green pitch poses a challenge for both batting lineups. India's inexperienced batting order, coupled with England's reliance on their experienced batsmen, sets the stage for a compelling contest, hinging on the performance of India's pace attack.

In a historic move, the BCCI and ECB have announced the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, replacing the Pataudi and Anthony De Mello Trophies, for Test series between India and England. This new title honours James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar, celebrating their immense contributions to cricket.