India’s five -match Test series on England tour is going to start from June 20. But before that, in the practice match played between India A and England Lions, three batsmen of the Indian team have given great relief to the team management by performing brilliantly. Karun Nair, KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurael played brilliant innings in this match, which has increased the confidence of the Indian team.

Karun Nair scored double century

India A veteran batsman Karun Nair also batted brilliantly in IPL 2025. He has also reached England with this form. In the first unofficial Test against England Lions, Nair showed his class by hitting a double century. He played an unbeaten innings of 204 runs and made a strong claim for his place. Karun’s performance is considered very important for playing in England because the pitches there are often challenging for the batsmen. In such a situation, when Rohit and Kohli are not part of the team, the role of Karun Nair is going to be very important.

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KL Rahul hit a brilliant century

KL Rahul, who has been selected for the tour of England after passing the fitness test, also showed his form by scoring a brilliant century in the second unofficial Test. There has been a long debate about KL Rahul’s form in Test cricket, but Rahul scored 116 runs and proved that he can also play on England’s swing and seam pitches. The team needed a trusted opener after the retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and Rahul’s performance is big news for the team.

Dhruv Jurlel’s half -century also plus point for the team

Young wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurlel also performed brilliantly in both matches. Jurael scored 82 runs in the first Test and also played a half -century innings of 52 runs in the second Test. His performance suggests that he can strengthen the team in wicketkeeping as well as batting.

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What does this performance say?

It is a good sign for Team India that these players are scoring fierce runs on the challenging pitches of England. After Rohit and Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket, there could be a lack of experience in the batting order, but the performance of Karun, Rahul and Jurail suggests that India has a good bench of young players.

The bowlers on England’s pitches get help and it has always been difficult to bat and bat there. In such a situation, the good performance of these three players can bring the team into a strong position in the Test series against England.

Team India ready under the captaincy of Shubman Gill

This is also a positive news for Team India’s new Test captain Shubman Gill. Now, if players like Karun, Rahul and Jurail maintain their form in the Test series too, then the Indian team can show good game against England. Let us know that the first Test match between India and England will start from June 20. Earlier, these players are busy in giving more edge to their preparations in nets and practice matches. Team management also hopes that these players will make a big contribution to the team in the difficult situation of England.

18 -member Indian team for England tour: Shubman Gill (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Rishabh Pant (Deputy Captain/Wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Juril (wicketkeeper), Abhimanyu Ishwar, Shardul Thakur, Jaspreet Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, famous Krishna, Karun Nair, Kulne Nair, Kulpadh Singh, Kuldeep, Kuldeep, Kuldeep, Kuldeep, Kuldeep, Kulpadh, Kulpadh, Kulpandar, Kulpandar, Kulpadh, Kulpandar, Kulla Yadav

Full schedule of India vs England Test series

First Test: 20-24 June, 2025- Handingley, Leeds
Second Test: July 2-6, 2025- Edgbaston, Birmingham
Third Test: 10-14 July, 2025- Lords, London
Fourth Test: 23-27 July, 2025- Old Trafford, Manchester
Fifth Test: 31 July-4 August, 2025- The Oval, London