India captain Rohit Sharma has warned his team-mates against complacency as they prepare to take on England on home soil.
England have gambled on a three-spinner attack for the first Test against India, handing Tom Hartley a debut alongside Jack Leach and Rehan Ahmed.
England have included three spinners for the series opener against India, giving Tom Hartley his Test debut in Hyderabad.
Mark Wood says England have a point to prove after a poor World Cup when they embark on their tour of India.
India superstar Virat Kohli will not play in the opening two Test matches against England due to personal reasons.
Ben Stokes has responded to former England international Steve Harmison's criticism aimed at the team's apparent lack of preparation for the tour in India.