As Team India begins a new Test cricket chapter under Shubman Gill at Headingley, Virat Kohli's absence is keenly felt. Nasser Hussain lauded Kohli's impact, recalling his fiery leadership during the 2021 Lord's Test. With key players missing, India face England, marking a symbolic shift in the post-Kohli era, with Sai Sudharsan debuting and Karun Nair returning.
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