India's KL Rahul Scores Century in England Warm-Up Test

KL Rahul's composed century in the second unofficial Test against England Lions has provided reassurance to India's cricket management ahead of the upcoming five-Test series in England. Rahul scored an unbeaten 116 runs in challenging conditions, partnering with Yashasvi Jaiswal as the team addresses significant top-order gaps following the recent retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket. Rahul is expected to replace Rohit Sharma as Jaiswal's opening partner, while Shubman Gill or Karun Nair may fill Kohli's position at number four. Nair, who has not played a Test since 2017, showcased form with a double hundred in the first unofficial Test, further boosting India's batting options. The Indian team, led by new captain Shubman Gill, is still finalizing the batting order during their preparations, which include an intra-squad match and a 10-day camp in London. The highly anticipated Test series against England will commence in Leeds on June 20, 2025.