Written By: Danish
Jamie Overton returns after 3 years, replacing injured Gus Atkinson. His Headingley heroics (97 on debut) make him perfect for 1st Test venue.
Atkinson (injured), Potts & Rew dropped. Overton's all-round skills preferred despite recent finger fracture in WI series.
Squad features Tongue, Woakes & Carse alongside Overton. Stokes' fitness crucial as England face Bumrah-led Indian attack.
Stokes leads strong lineup: Root, Brook, Pope, Crawley & Duckett. Will face India's revamped pace attack under Gill's new captaincy.
Gill's first Test as captain against England. Pant returns as VC; Bumrah, Siraj & Prasidh form formidable pace trio for visitors.
Headingley hosts June 20 opener - same ground where Overton scored 97 on debut. England's happy hunting ground vs India.
With Overton's return & India's new leadership, five-Test series promises fiery contests between cricket's oldest rivals.