Gautam Gambhir seeks blessings before England Tests at Kamakhya temple

Ahead of India’s crucial five-Test series in England, head coach Gautam Gambhir made a spiritual start by seeking blessings at the sacred Kamakhya temple in Guwahati. This visit marks the beginning of a new chapter for Team India in the 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship cycle.

Kamakhya temple visit sets spiritual tone for India’s England tour

Perched atop Nilachal Hills, the Kamakhya temple is one of India’s most revered Shakti Peeths, known for its deep religious significance. Gambhir was seen bowing respectfully and taking part in rituals, moments that quickly went viral on social media, inspiring the entire Cricket Army ahead of the challenging England tour..

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India’s new era begins with fresh Test squad led by Shubman Gill

The England tour, spanning from June 20 to mid-August, features matches at iconic venues such as Headingley, Lord’s, Edgbaston, Old Trafford, and The Oval. This series is especially significant as it is India’s first major outing after the retirements of legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Shubman Gill, recently appointed as Test captain, will lead a youthful and dynamic squad with Rishabh Pant as his deputy. Experienced players like Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, and Sai Sudharsan strengthen the middle order, while Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna will form a pace-heavy bowling attack.

India’s Test squad for England series

• Shubman Gill (c)

• Rishabh Pant (vc)

• Yashasvi Jaiswal

• KL Rahul

• Sai Sudharsan

• Abhimanyu Easwaran

• Karun Nair

• Nitish Reddy

• Ravindra Jadeja

• Dhruv Jurel

• Washington Sundar

• Shardul Thakur

• Jasprit Bumrah

• Mohammed Siraj

• Prasidh Krishna

• Akash Deep

• Arshdeep Singh

• Kuldeep Yadav

The Cricket Army is buzzing with anticipation as India embarks on this new World Test Championship journey with faith and determination.

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