The highly awaited five-match Test series between India and England will start from June 20.

Meanwhile, former Indian captain Virat Kohli, who recently announced his decision to retire from red-ball cricket, hosted a few Indian players and some members of the support staff at his residence in London. The gathering, which took place during a break in the team’s schedule, allowed players to relax and take a breather before the upcoming challenges of the tour, which kicks off in Leeds.

Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Mohammed Siraj were invited by Kohli. Virat enjoyed valuable time with his former teammates and friends from the national squad.

On Tuesday, June 17, the Indian team left for Leeds to prepare for the first Test. This series marks the beginning of a new chapter in Indian cricket.

Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin have retired from Test cricket and the team is navigating through a transitional phase. With a fresh captain at the helm, India will aim to start strong. This series also marks India’s first assignment in the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, and the team will be determined to get off to a winning start.