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ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction: 3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices For 1st Test

Kaushik Kashyap

Joe Root and Jasprit Bumrah. [Source - ECB/BCCI/x.com]Joe Root and Jasprit Bumrah. [Source - ECB/BCCI/x.com]

England (ENG) and India (IND) will take on each other in the First Test of the five match series, starting from Friday, June 20th. The big-ticket clash will take place at Headingley, Leeds and is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM IST.

It’s a new era for the Indian Test side under Shubman Gill, as they aim to make a strong statement straight away. England, under Ben Stokes, will be eager to start their WTC cycle positively with a solid performance at Headingley.

As an exciting series opener awaits from Leeds, here are the top three captain and vice-captain choices for ENG vs IND 1st Test.

3. KL Rahul

Why Will KL Rahul Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?

KL Rahul has been a vital force for India in overseas Tests, especially in SENA countries at the top of the order. Since 2020, no Indian has scored more centuries in these conditions than Rahul's three.

Moreover, he enjoys strong starts to a Test series, often getting big scores in the initial Tests of a tour and was outstanding the last time India toured England as well. His proven overseas performances makes him a strong captain or vice-captain pick for the Headingley Test.

2. Joe Root

Why Will Joe Root Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?

Joe Root, who is close to 3000 Test runs against India, is a strong captain or vice-captain option from the England camp for the upcoming Test against India at Headingley. It’s his home ground in county cricket, where he has piled up 682 Test runs at an average of 42.62, including four fifties and two centuries.

One of those tons came against India in 2021 at this very venue when England secured a one-sided win over the Men in Blue. Additionally, he scored 90 runs in his last FC innings played at Headingley for Yorkshire, earlier this season, making Root a reliable and a must have fantasy pick.

1. Jasprit Bumrah

Why Will Jasprit Bumrah Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?

Jasprit Bumrah will be India’s go-to weapon at Headingley, where his skill and control could prove decisive. He was the best bowler in the last World Test Championship cycle, claiming 77 wickets at an exceptional average of 15.09 and a strike-rate of 30.68.

Moreover, Bumrah has enjoyed bowling in English conditions in Test as he has a strong record in England, with 37 wickets at 23.78 and a strike-rate of 51.9, making him a must-consider captain or vice-captain pick for fantasy teams ahead of the first Test.