Team India gears up for the crucial Test series against England with an important training session in Beckenham. Led by Shubman Gill and coached by Gautam Gambhir, the squad is acclimatising to English conditions before a scheduled rest day. The team's preparation includes warm-up drills and sprint sessions, setting the stage for the first Test at Headingley.
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