The five-match Test series between India and England has begun on a sobering note for the visitors. Despite a spirited effort with the bat under the young leadership of Shubman Gill, India faltered in defending a challenging target of 371, ultimately succumbing to a five-wicket loss in the series opener.

With the second Test slated to commence at Edgbaston in Birmingham on July 2, the Indian think tank faces several pressing selection dilemmas. Insights from the team’s first practice session in Birmingham have already shed light on possible tactical shifts.

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