That's a wrap for the coverage of Day 2 of the intra-squad practice match between India and India. Some big developments taking place, both on and off the field. VVS Laxman is here to oversee the team, while Sarfaraz Khan has sent a big message to the selectors. 

Join us tomorrow on NDTV Sports, as we bring you all the updates from Day 3! Until then, goodnight.

According to report by Cricbuzz, Sarfaraz Khan has struck a century in the India vs India A intra-squad practice match! Serious statement by the batter, who was left out of the 18-man main squad. He had also smashed a knock in the 90s for India A against England Lions.

As per the report, VVS Laxman will stay and act as Gautam Gambhir's de-facto replacement till the time the head coach returns. The report states that Gambhir's mother has been recovering well, but is still in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). As a result, there is no confirmation yet as to when Gambhir will return. 

According to a video report by RevSportz, VVS Laxman, the chief of the BCCI Centre of Excellence, was in attendance today at the intra-squad match, alongside chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar. In Gautam Gambhir's absence, these two are seemingly playing a crucial part in the lead up to the first Test.

Rishabh Pant unveiled his new somersault celebration when he smashed a century in IPL 2025, and seems like he will carry it along into the England tour. Captain Shubman Gill does not look too impressed.

IPL 2025 Orange Cap winner B Sai Sudharsan has also got some action today. Here he is batting, as posted by BCCI on social media. Arshdeep Singh and Abhimanyu Easwaran also in action. These are 3 stars who could make their India Test debuts in the series.

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— BCCI (@BCCI) June 14, 2025

There's an image that will the hearts of Indian fans with hope. Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, widely touted as the men to take Indian batting forward, seemingly batted together today. Their form will be crucial for Team India in England.

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— BCCI (@BCCI) June 14, 2025

Right then, finally we have some visuals from Day 2 of the intra-squad practice match between India and India A. The BCCI have posted some visuals on social media, but haven't given away any information on who played well.

In Pics

Day 2 of the Intra-squad Game in Beckenham
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— BCCI (@BCCI) June 14, 2025

Day 2 of the intra-squad practice match between India and India A is set to wind down soon. Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Shardul Thakur were the three pinpointed by the BCCI for special praise following Day 1. We wait to see who will have shone on Day 2.

An interesting takeaway from the video released by BCCI on Day 1 of intra-squad match was the sight of Prasidh Krishna and Arshdeep Singh wearing pads, and with bats in their hand. It is necessary for India's tailenders to produce decent cameos, and could make a huge difference in tight matches.

"Let's maintain our intensity, specially when we are fielding. Let's focus on the areas that we want to focus on as a team, as a bowling unit and as a batting unit" -- These are the first words of encouragement that Shubman Gill provided to his team on Day 1 of the India vs India A intra-squad practice match.

Yashasvi Jaiswal is undoubtedly one of India's brightest talents, and has shone both at home and in tough conditions in Australia. However, now the England test awaits him. He didn't get many good scores in the India A practice games, and seemingly did not impress on Day 1 of the intra-squad match either.

Jaiswal will be hoping to gather his rhythm ahead of the first Test.

Shubman Gill starred on Day 1 of the intra-squad practice match. Beginning his tenure as India captain in the longest format, Gill adapted well to the conditions, slamming a cracking fifty in the practice game. He is expected to bat either at No. 3 or No. 4 in the England series.

As per BCCI's last update, Shardul Thakur was among the wickets on Day 1 of the intra-squad practice game. This will create a big selection headache for Team India for the role of the fourth pacer and all-rounder. Thakur is up against Nitish Reddy for that spot.

The likes of Sarfaraz Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishan Kishan, Akash Deep, Karun Nair and Ravindra Jadeja were spotted travelling with the team to the venue ahead of the play on Day 2 of the ongoing Intra-Squad match between India and India A.

Former India men’s batter WV Raman stated it will be interesting to see where KL Rahul, the team’s most experienced batter in the upcoming Test series vs England, will bat in the lineup, given his skillset of making runs irrespective of being moved up and down the batting order. “It is going to be very interesting as to where he's likely to be slotted right through the series, because we've seen K.L. Rahul going up and down the order in almost just about every format. The beauty of it is that he keeps getting runs as well," the former India batter told IANS.

South Africa have won the World Test Championship final against Australia by 5 wickets. They have successfully chased down the target of 282 runs in 83.4 overs with Aiden Markram scoring a historic century. He scored 136 off 207 balls as the Proteas clinch their first-ever ICC title in 27 years. To follow the live updates, CLICK HERE

Shardul Thakur is a medium pace bowler, who also bats well. He has picked 300 wickets in First-Class cricket while also scoring 2572 runs along with two centuries. He is among the two fast bowling all-rounders that India have in the squad against England. His good form on Day 1 definitely boosts the team ahead of the England Test series.

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In the video shared by the BCCI on Friday, India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja can be seen hitting spinner Washington Sundar out of the park. The role of Jadeja is extremely crucial for India in England as he not only provides crucial breakthroughs but also plays handy knocks.

South Africa are closing in a historic win at Lord's, London. They need 42 runs more to win the World Test Championship final against Australia. Aiden Markram is solid after resuming his innings at 102, while the Proteas have lost Temba Bavuma to go three down. Track live updates of the match. CLICK HERE

The match is being held in a situational model. The team is being given situation and they will have to perform that way. Captain Shubman Gill has already given a blunt message that there should not be any let up in intensity and it is expected that the team members will abode by it!

"It's really important for all of us to get this game time. Some of them are coming from the A game (India A vs England Lions). Getting some time on field is really important and that is what going about today as well," Krishna told bcci.tv. "All of us are getting together after a while. Just try and keep the environment light and also make sure you focus when your time is coming but it's fun. You can't really be focussed for a long time, especially when you are sitting outside. So you make sure you have your bit of fun and also make sure you can support your team at particular situation. Make sure you are being switched on because anything can happen in a game. That is the beauty of cricket in itself," he added.

"A good nice hard pitch. Bowlers have been in the game throughout and have been bowling some really good spell. Batsmen also showing some character. It's always good when you are competing against each other as well. All of us are excited and enjoying," Prasidh Krishna told bcci.tv while talking about the pitch on offer for the Intra-Squad game.

"Let's maintain out intensity, especially when we are fielding. Let's focus on the areas that we want to focus on as a team and as a bowling unit and as a batting unit," said India captain Shubman Gill in the team huddle ahead of the opening day of the Intra-Squad match.

The opening day of the Intra-Squad match between India and India A belonged to KL Rahul, Shubman Gill and Shardul Thakur. While the two top-order batters scored fifties, Shardul found himself among wickets.

Beckenham
A solid Opening Day in the Intra-Squad game!
Half-centuries for KL Rahul & Captain Shubman Gill
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— BCCI (@BCCI) June 13, 2025

Hello folks, welcome to Day 2 of the Intra-Squad game between India and India at Beckenham, Kent. Stay connected for the live updates related to the warm-up game here.