Leeds is experiencing an unusually hot and dry summer, raising concerns among residents as India and England prepare for their Test series. Locals are taking precautions against the heat, with forecasts predicting temperatures near 30 degrees Celsius. Cricket discussions revolve around the dry pitches and the potential for two spinners in the Indian team.
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