India is gearing up for a five-Test series against England, commencing on June 20th at Headingley, Leeds. Despite the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Graeme Swann believes India still possesses sufficient strength to challenge England. Jos Buttler anticipates Shubman Gill, the new Test captain, will blend the leadership styles of his predecessors while forging his own path.
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