India, May 28 -- Team India will enter a new era in Test cricket next month when the side kickstarts its fourth World Test Championship cycle with the five-match series against England. With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retiring from the format, a new-look Indian team, led by Shubman Gill, will aim to make a positive start to the transitional era. Rishabh Pant has been named Gill's deputy, with the squad featuring two fresh call-ups in Sai Sudharsan and Arshdeep Singh. Additionally, Karun Nair makes a comeback after eight years, while veteran bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur also returns to the team.

Shardul produced consistent performances in the domestic circuit for Mumbai in the previous season. With England's bowling conditions put...