India vs England: Rishabh Pant has kicked off his preparations with full intensity, meticulously honing his skills ahead of the series.
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Pant Shines in Training as India Gears Up for England Test Series
Team India, led by Shubman Gill, has arrived in the UK and begun intense preparations for the much-anticipated five-match Test series against England, beginning June 20 at Headingley, Leeds. With the retirements of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the squad enters a new era, training rigorously at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London — also the venue for the World Test Championship final.
One of the major talking points from India’s training sessions has been the form of Rishabh Pant. The dynamic left-hander, returning to full fitness, has been honing his skills with determination. During a net session, Pant stunned onlookers by smashing a slog sweep off Washington Sundar that broke the roof of the practice facility. His aggressive intent and readiness to face England’s pace-heavy attack, featuring Chris Woakes and Ben Stokes, signal a strong comeback for the explosive wicketkeeper-batter.
Rishabh Pant's destructive batting has arrived in the UK 💥 pic.twitter.com/AERl4DrXcv
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) June 9, 2025
India to play an intra-squad match
The Indian team will face India A in an intra-squad match starting June 13, serving as final preparation before the first Test against England. India A recently drew two matches against the England Lions, with Karun Nair and KL Rahul standing out, cementing their spots for the opening Test.
The high-stakes Test series kicks off on June 20 in Leeds, followed by the second Test in Birmingham. The action then moves to iconic venues: Lord’s Cricket Ground for the third Test, Old Trafford for the fourth, and Kennington Oval for the series finale. This schedule sets the stage for a thrilling contest between two historic cricketing rivals.
