Overview

• Rahul hit his 11th Test hundred in the ongoing Ahmedabad Test against West Indies.
• He said it felt "a little strange" in England without Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin, with India now playing home Tests without the trio for the first time in 14 years as reported.
• Rahul said he intends to assume greater responsibility so younger players can concentrate on their cricket without added pressure.
• He cited different, clearer messaging from Gambhir and Gill as a cue to embrace a larger leadership role in the dressing room.
• Rahul said his resurgence followed mental work after being dropped post the New Zealand series, with confidence returning in England; his average since that tour in their absence is reported at 57.45.