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Ben Duckett etched his name in Headingley's history, becoming the second opener after Alastair Cook in 30 years to score twin 50-plus scores. Duckett's aggressive batting against India saw him score 62 in the first innings. He then capitalized on a dropped catch to smash a blistering unbeaten century in the second innings.

Former England skipper Alastair Cook observes that Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma's Test retirements mark a significant shift in India's dressing room dynamics, creating a 'clean slate' for new leadership under Shubman Gill. Despite their recent form decline, Kohli and Sharma's absence removes unchallenged authority, potentially impacting team culture.