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Following India's defeat in the Leeds Test, former England captain Nasser Hussain critiqued Shubman Gill's captaincy debut, noting a lack of commanding presence compared to Kohli and Sharma. Hussain echoed Ravi Shastri's concerns about India's search for a seam-bowling all-rounder and highlighted issues with slip catching and lower-order batting collapses, which contributed to England's victory.

Rishabh Pant's explosive batting display, marked by two centuries in the first Test against England, has captivated fans. However, his post-century somersault celebration has drawn mixed reactions. Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, Pant's surgeon, acknowledged the move as 'unnecessary' despite Pant's gymnastic background.

Following India's defeat to England, Sunil Gavaskar suggested that spinner Kuldeep Yadav should replace Shardul Thakur for the Birmingham Test, anticipating favorable conditions for wrist spin. Gavaskar also expressed concerns about the middle order, particularly Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair after their dismissals.

India faced a defeat against England in the first Test at Headingley. Kiran More emphasized the importance of fielding. He noted dropped catches proved costly. England chased down 371 runs. Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Yashasvi Jaiswal scored centuries in the first innings. More believes the team is in transition. He asks for time and support for the new players.