The highly anticipated Test series between India and England has commenced at Headingley, Leeds, marking the beginning of a new chapter for both teams. This series also inaugurates the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, a fitting tribute to the two legends.

England won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision influenced by the overcast conditions expected to persist throughout the five days of the Test. This gives their experienced pace attack the advantage of exploiting the early movement on offer.

A significant moment arrived as Sai Sudharsan received his Test cap from former Indian No. 3, Cheteshwar Pujara, confirming his debut. Sudharsan is expected to bat at the No. 3 position, filling a crucial role in the batting lineup.

This Test match marks the dawn of a new era for the Indian cricket team, with Shubman Gill taking over the captaincy, the youngest Indian Test captain in the 21st century. This transition follows the retirements of veteran players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, paving the way for fresh talent and leadership. Rishabh Pant has been named the vice-captain, adding further youthful dynamism to the team's leadership.

India's squad blends youth and experience, with KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal likely to continue their opening partnership. Karun Nair is also set to make his comeback to the team after a long hiatus. The pace bowling all-rounder position is a toss-up between Nitish Reddy and Shardul Thakur.

England, led by Ben Stokes, are set to continue their aggressive 'Bazball' approach to Test cricket. Their playing XI includes Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett as openers, followed by Ollie Pope and Joe Root. Harry Brook takes his place at five, with Stokes himself at No. 6. England has already announced their playing XI, showcasing their confidence and readiness for the series. The inclusion of Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse, returning from injury, strengthens their lineup.

The series holds high stakes as it marks the beginning of the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. India, having missed out on the previous final, will be eager to make a strong start. England, on the other hand, will be looking to improve their record in the WTC.

All eyes will be on Shubman Gill as he embarks on his captaincy journey. Sachin Tendulkar has offered advice to Gill, emphasizing the importance of playing in the 'V' and defending well.

The live telecast of the match will be available on the Sony Sports network, with live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website.