Ravicharndran Ashwin selects Indian player XI for the first test against England

India will embark on a significant five -test series against England From June 20, 2025. In Headinogley, Leeds, marking the beginning of a new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. The series will arrive with mass expectation, not just because of the bazball challenge Ben Stokes‘England, but also because of the historical shift in the Indian crime.

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravicharndran AshwinThree Indian Test Crown Stocks stepped off the format, starting a generational transition. The detachment, under the new core of leadership, will have to quickly find shape and character, especially in serious English conditions.

Key strategy Ravicharndran Ashwin to suppress English bazball

As the countdown begins, fans and experts speculate on Indian playing XI. In this context, Ashwin, despite his retirement, offered a detailed and bold to take on that the Indian meeting should look for the first test. Saying aspect of Ashwin’s suggested playing XI is his strong approval Kuldeep Yadav.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin claimed that India had to counteract the aggressive BAZBALL strategy of England with manual hands, especially the variation and deception that Kuldeep offers. “Unless the tone is an absolute green belt, India should not enter the field without the Kuldeep Yadava in the XI toy. If it is a green belt, they can lower Spinner. Otherwise if they play bazball, then it is better to play the cult. This will be my side for the first test.” Ashwin noted aloud.

This recommendation reflects Ashwin’s tactical way of thinking, knowing that Bazball manages to predict and pace, he insists that he breaks the rhythm through variations and unpredictability, something that Kuldeep embodies. He believes Kuldeep could be an exchanger of the game, especially when England looks accelerated.

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R ASHWIN’S India XI for the first test in Headinogley

Ashwin’s preferred XI for Headidty Test reflects a balanced mixture of youth and experience and openness to explore new combinations in ERI Post Kohli-Rohit:

• Openers: Kl Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Top and middle row: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Ravidra Jadeja
• Wickeket-Batter: Rishabh panties
• Batting/All-Rounder Spot: Karun Nair or Norih Reddy
• Bowling attack: Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

This lineup suggests a flexible hit unit with multiple combinations of left-right and versatile bowling attacks that can be adapted to the conditions. Special, including any Karun nair or NiSh Kumar Reddy is a big statement, both players are considered able to play a red ball, offering balance in 6 or 7. Ashwin’s XI sets great faith in players like Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan enhance in the absence of higher leaders. WITH Jasprit Bumrah, Ravidra Jadaja,, Mohammed Siraj By leading the attack of Tempo and Thakur, which offers versatile value, India still boasts a well-rounded unit, if the young core of the bat is holding firmly.

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