India, June 13 -- A new generation will take over the mantle as India face England in a five-match Test series, starting from June 20. The first Test will be take place in Leeds and India last a Test match in January at the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and since then the players have only been featuring in white-ball cricket.

Speaking ahead of India senior team's intra-squad match vs India A, bowling coach Morne Morkel analysed the pitches in the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, and felt that they would be helpful for bowlers.

"The two day practice so far, the conditions suited the fast bowlers. Early on in the tour it was very exciting, it gets their confidence going. It was testing for the batters, which also in a way helps them to prepare for w...