Leeds, June 25 -- Former head coach and cricketer Ravi Shastri believes the five-wicket defeat in the opening Test against England at Headingley will be a "tough pill to swallow" for India.

Under the watchful eye of head coach Gautam Gambhir, India ushered in a new era without its batting bigwigs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Shubman Gill passed on the captaincy baton and the responsibility to lead India in this era, which began with a Test at Headingley.

The initial signs in the opening Test suggested a bright outing. With India bereft of its batting wizards, India tormented England for a good four days. However, several split-catching opportunities and twin tail-end collapse conspired against India in the decisive moment. England, whi...