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Sports News Desk. The first Test match between India vs England will be played in Hendigley from June 20. India and England are set to clash each other under the five -Test series. A tough competition is expected between the two teams. The big question before the match is that how can Team India’s playing XI in the first Test match? On the tour of England, the Indian team will be on the field under the captaincy of Shubman Gill. Also, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who retired from Test cricket, will not be part of this tour. Because of this, Team is going to have a challenge to choose the playing XI in front of India.

Who will open
By the way, if we talk about the possible playing XI of Team India here, then the responsibility of the opening can handle KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Let us know that Yashasvi Jaiswal is known for batting in the opening. KL Rahul is a trusted player. KL Rahul has also opened for Team India earlier. At the same time, he was also seen in good rhythm while playing for India A. KL Rahul can benefit India from his tremendous form to opening.

Who will do wonders in the middle order
Captain Shubman Gill can be seen playing the responsibility of batting of number three. Shubman Gill can prove to be reliable for Team India in the middle order. However, this time his shoulders are going to have a captaincy pressure. Apart from this, Karun Nair can play at number four, who has returned to the Indian team after 8 years. Karun Nair recently scored a double century against England Lions. He can play an important role in the middle order for Team India. Apart from this, Rishabh Pant can get a chance in the middle order itself.

All -rounder and fast bowler
At the same time, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur can play as an all -rounder. Nitish Reddy and Shardul Thakur will strengthen the fast bowling department along with batting, while Jadeja will be important for the spin department. Apart from this, Jaspreet Bumrah will lead the fast bowling department who is known for dangerous bowling and is also very experienced. While supporting him, Mohammad Siraj and Arshdeep Singh can be seen. Please tell that Arshdeep Singh is yet to be made a Test debut.

Possible playing XI for Team India’s first Test- Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Rishabh Pant, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Jaspreet Bumrah, Shardul Thakur Arshdeep Singh and Mohammad Siraj