TimesofIndia.com in Leeds: England captain Ben Stokes has acknowledged the absence of Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin from the upcoming five-Test series but cautioned against underestimating the new-look Indian team. Speaking on the eve of the series opener at Headingley, Stokes said their replacements are no less threatening.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“A lot said about no Rohit, no Virat, no Ashwin. That doesn’t mean whoever will replace them will be easier to bowl or bat against. Three massive names, done wonderful things for the country,” Stokes told the media on Thursday.India’s youthful squad, led by new captain Shubman Gill, has drawn plenty of attention, and Stokes highlighted both the challenge and opportunity that comes with change.“Jasprit Bumrah is a fantastic bowler. He is going to be a threat but focusing on one individual is not what we are going to be doing. Exciting time for Indian cricket with new leadership role for Shubman Gill,” Stokes added, reflecting on the shift in India’s Test setup.
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