As they prepare for the third Test against England, the Indian team has officially arrived at Headingley Stadium. The match, which starts on August 25th, is a key fixture in the five-match series. Captain Virat Kohli and his men are eyeing a dominant 2-0 series lead to put themselves in a winning position.
This encounter marks the first time since 2002 that India and England have competed at this specific stadium. To keep supporters updated, the BCCI posted a photo on social media confirming that the 'men in blue' had reached the iconic venue.
India hopes to carry the momentum from their recent success in the second test into this next match. Given their strong performance since the tour began, it's likely that the playing XI will remain unchanged. Although rain forced a draw in the first test, India's impressive turnaround to win the second game has given them a significant psychological edge.
Meanwhile, the English camp is focusing on solving their batting woes. Joe Root has been the only reliable batsman so far, leaving the rest of the lineup struggling. England fans are eager for a comeback, and the team is highly motivated to win this third test to keep their hopes alive in the series.
England's head coach, Chris Silverwood, has named a 15-man squad for the third test. A notable return is Dawid Malan, who rejoins the Test side after a three-year absence, alongside fast bowler Saqib Mahmood.
In a bold move, England has dropped top-order batsmen Zak Crawley and Dom Sibley from the squad.