New Delhi, June 16 -- India is set to play a five-match Test series in England starting on June 20. Ahead of the tour, former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden has expressed his support for the young Indian squad. Despite experts favouring the hosts, according to Hayden, Shubman Gill-led team can prove the doubters wrong.

After the retirement of players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin, India's Test team is in a rebuilding phase. The absence of experienced pacer Mohammed Shami due to fitness issues further complicates the situation.

The 18-man squad, captained by 25-year-old Shubman Gill, is relatively inexperienced, raising concerns about their ability to compete in England's tough conditions. However, Hayden re...