Following a disappointing loss in the first Test at Headingley, the Indian cricket team is ready for significant changes in their playing XI for the second Test against England at Edgbaston, starting July 2.

The ongoing Test series between India and England has already provided its share of drama, but few moments have encapsulated the mounting tension quite like Rishabh Pant's visibly frustrated reaction on Day 3 of the first Test at Headingley.

The cricketing world has been abuzz with recent developments surrounding the historic India-England Test series trophy. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)'s decision to "retire" the Pataudi Trophy and replace it with the "Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy" for future Test series played in England has ignited a significant debate.

May 12, 2025, Virat Kohli retired Tests in style with a bang of an unplanned social media statement_: "#269, signing off."_ The number referenced his identity as India’s 269th Test player. The announcement brought to a close a glorious 14-year career in the longest and most demanding format of the sport.