Following his recent retirement from Test cricket, Rohit Sharma’s presence is missed not just on the field but also off it, most notably, on the team bus. However, the former skipper’s familiar seat no longer lies vacant.

India’s premier wrist spinner, Kuldeep Yadav, has now taken over that spot ahead of the much-anticipated five-match Test series against England, which begins on June 20.

With Shubman Gill appointed as India’s new Test captain, the transition marks a new era in Indian cricket. But amid the changes, there’s a small yet telling shift in the team’s dynamics, Kuldeep occupying Rohit’s old seat on the team bus.