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As Team India gear up for the five-match Test series against England, former captain Virat Kohli hosted a few select India players at his London residence.

Captain Shubman Gill and the rest of the squad were in London, preparing for the upcoming series. Last week, they played the intra-squad match against India A before the four-day match was called off on Sunday (June 15) after just two and a half days.

Virat Kohli Hosts Handpicked India Players At His London Residence Ahead Of Test Series

Before the team could leave for Leeds for the first Test, Virat Kohli decided to host a few of his India teammates at his London house. According to RevSportz, the former India captain did not invite the whole squad but only a few select players.

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The news outlet further stated that captain Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Mohammed Siraj were among the players who were invited by Virat Kohli. It was an informal meet-up as the players enjoyed a relaxed evening with their senior teammate.

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Virat Kohli called a few players to his house yesterday, Gill Pant Siraj and a few others part of the group.

Ahead of the start of the series and on a break day for the team, it must have been a nice way to unwind and get ready for battle.@rohitjuglan with… pic.twitter.com/3qmhysPIm7

— RevSportz Global (@RevSportzGlobal) June 17, 2025

Meanwhile, the Indian team left London for Leeds on Tuesday (June 17) for the first Test. The series opener is scheduled to be played at Headingley from June 20. The series marks the beginning of a new journey for Indian cricket.

With the likes of Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin retiring from Tests, the transition phase in the Test team is pretty much underway. With a new captain in charge, the Indian team will look to start their journey on a good note. The upcoming series will also be India's first assignment of the new WTC cycle, and they will be keen to get off to a good start.

A memorable IPL campaign for Virat Kohli

Talking about Virat Kohli, the batting stalwart was in India for the last couple of months for IPL 2025. He enjoyed another stellar campaign with the bat and finally managed to win his first IPL trophy after 17 years. The right-handed batsman led the charge with the bat as Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings in the final to win their first IPL title.

Kohli finished the tournament as RCB's highest run-scorer. In 15 games, he scored 657 runs with the help of eight fifties. Only Sai Sudharsan and Suryakumar Yadav scored more runs than him. Midway through the IPL campaign, he also announced his retirement from Tests. Kohli had already retired from T20Is last year and is now available for selection only in the 50-over format.

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