Gautam Gambhir has returned to New Delhi to be with his ailing mother, who recently suffered a heart attack. The Indian head coach left for India on a family emergency, with his mother currently recovering at Gangaram Hospital in the capital.

Details about his mother's condition are still unclear, but sources suggest that doctors are optimistic about her recovery. There is hope that Gambhir might rejoin the Indian team before the first Test in Leeds on June 20.

While there is a possibility that Gambhir could head back to England early next week, the exact date of his return remains uncertain due to the sensitive nature of the situation.

It is yet to be determined who will lead the team in Gambhir's absence. The coaching staff includes Sitanshu Kotak, Morne Morkel, T Dilip, and Ryan ten Doeschate.

The Indian team is currently involved in a practice match in Beckenham, with plans to move to Headingley for the upcoming Test series. Before the match, a minute of silence was observed to honor the victims of the recent Ahmedabad plane crash.