Ravi Shastri has unveiled his preferred India XI for the first Test against England in Headingley, marking Shubman Gill's debut as captain. Shastri advocates for a top order that includes the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul and Sai Sudarshan. The former India coach has also included several other top names in his playing XI for the India Test.
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