As India gear up for the first Test of the five-match series against England starting Friday, June 20 at Headingley, the BCCI released a light-hearted video showcasing the candid and humorous side of the squad.
In the clip, Indian players, including newly appointed captain Shubman Gill, were asked to name three things that come to mind when they think of England.
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The players' answers offered a refreshing glimpse into their personalities:
Shubman Gill, leading India for the first time in a full Test series, spoke like a true batter: “A Duke’s ball. That’s number one. The weather always changing, which is exciting and tough. And just the atmosphere of the crowd.”
KL Rahul praised the charm of English summers: “England and Test cricket excite me. The sun’s out, the weather is great, and you get so many food options off the field.”
Washington Sundar showed his cricket-first mindset: “Swing and seam. India winning a lot of games over here. Food.”
WATCH:Sai Sudharsan added, “Weather, hot chocolate and Dukes,” while Prasidh Krishna romanticised coffee strolls: “Dukes ball, the weather, and just walking around the city with a coffee.”
Karun Nair summed it up poetically: “Character, Test, and culture,” whereas Yashasvi Jaiswal was more grounded: “Beautiful. Lord’s. Houses.”
Shardul Thakur too shared a relatable thought: “Greenery, coffee, and weather. Just sipping coffee on a walk.”
India's squad for England Tests
Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana.
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