Team India’s lead spinner Kuldeep Yadav on Monday shared valuable insights from the team’s ongoing practice sessions ahead of the five-match Test series against England.

Speaking about the pitch conditions in England, Kuldeep told reporters: "The wickets here seem to be helpful for spinners. During practice matches, the wicket for good from a batting perspective. There was a bit of moisture, so the pacers received a good help. The wicket offered bounce, but it didn`t turn much when I bowled here. On Day 3, I`m expecting the ball to turn, and I hope the ball continues to react in the same way once the series starts."

The Shubman Gill-led Indian squad is currently engaged in intra-squad matches, which serve as preparation ahead of the series beginning on June 20. When asked about the importance of conducting these matches, the spinner said, "Volume is very important. We`ve played a lot of T20 games in the last four to five months. So, for me, volume is important; the pacers are asked to complete their spell of 15-20 overs, so we can meet the requirements for a Test match. Same goes for the spinners, the more we bowl, the better we get".