As the Indian team departed for England from Mumbai airport on Friday, vice-captain Rishabh Pant joked when asked about the absence of former Test captain Rohit Sharma. With a grin, Pant quipped, “Garden mein ghoom rahe hain” (He`s roaming around in his garden). When asked if he would miss the garden, Pant added, “Garden ki bahut yaad aayegi (I’ll miss the garden a lot)."

Paps to Rishabh pant : "Rohit Sharma sir kidar hai"
Rishabh pant : "garden, mein Ghum Rahe hain"
Paps : "sir apko yaad ayegi ki nahi garden ki"
Rishabh : "garden ki to bahot yaad ayegi bhai"?

Everyone is missing Rohit Sharma.? pic.twitter.com/wFt9s04TK7

The upcoming five-match Test series, beginning June 20, marks a significant transition in Indian cricket. India will embark on a bilateral Test series for the first time since Rohit and Virat Kohli announced their retirements from Test cricket in May. With young Shubman Gill appointed as captain and Rishabh Pant serving as his deputy, India’s red-ball side is entering a new era.