Who will bat at no. 3 for India in place of Virat Kohli?

India vs England 1st Test at Headingley is expected to be a thrilling encounter; England has already announced their playing XI 48 hours before the match.

India's playing XI is yet to be officially announced, but vice-captain Rishabh Pant has shared important insights about the batting order.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have retired from Test cricket, which has left two major gaps in India’s batting lineup.

Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new Test captain, taking over from Rohit Sharma, while Rishabh Pant has been made vice-captain.

KL Rahul will open the innings in place of Rohit Sharma, filling the opener’s role in the new batting order.

Shubman Gill will bat at number four, replacing Virat Kohli’s position in the lineup.

Rishabh Pant confirmed he will bat at number five, emphasizing that these positions are settled, although the number three spot remains undecided.

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