India's upcoming five-Test series against England is set to be a battle of supremacy, but much of the focus has been on the absence of key players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin. Head coach Gautam Gambhir gathered the team and emphasized the need to move forward and focus on the new generation of cricketers.

Gambhir highlighted the importance of seizing the opportunity to prove themselves in the absence of experienced players. He urged the team to show hunger, passion, and commitment to make the upcoming tour a memorable one.

The Indian squad may lack experience, but players like KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja have previous Test match experience in England. Even Karun Nair, making a comeback after seven years, was part of the 2018 squad. The series will be a test for him and the newcomers.

Gambhir welcomed newcomers Sai Sudharsan and Arshdeep Singh, encouraging them to excel in red-ball cricket. He also praised the comeback of players like Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant, who have shown resilience and determination.