India, June 25 -- India batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has called for a shake-up after the five-wicket loss in Leeds against England in the first Test match of the five-game series. Gavaskar suggested two changes in the playing XI but only advised forcing the second change if India go 0-2 down in the series in Birmingham, where the second Test match will be played starting July 2.

Gavaskar was not quite impressed with Shardul Thakur, who returned to the playing XI after two years. Thakur earned a call-up to the Test squad after an impressive all-around show in the Ranji Trophy tournament last season.

The Mumbai star had gone wicketless in the first innings for 38 runs, where he bowled just six overs. In the second innings, he gave India ...