India's Test series under Shubman Gill started with a five-wicket defeat to England, raising concerns about managing Jasprit Bumrah's workload. Coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed Bumrah will play only three of the five Tests, regardless of the scoreline. England's historic win, chasing 371, highlighted India's batting collapses despite individual centuries.
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