The Indian captain admitted that living in one bio-bubble after another in these post pandemic times does add to the stress of being a captain and always subconsciously thinking about the team.
The captain said that players at this level are aware of their responsibilities and undue criticism doesn't bother them, least of all Pujara.
Recently, the USA's multiple Olympic gold medallist Biles had pulled out of the team and all-round individual events at the Tokyo Olympics, citing mental health concerns.
Anderson, who has played 162 Tests since his debut in 2003, said that the IPL generation of batters have a fearless approach and cited Rishabh Pant as an example.
Indian management do have a few questions and dilemmas to answer before picking their XI for the England Test series opener on August 4 in Nottingham.
For Kohli personally, winning in England is nothing more than winning anywhere else and it is all about the team culture of going for a win.
Calling Stokes the heartbeat of the team, Root said he will be badly missed in the India series beginning Wednesday but considering the phase that he is in, cricket is secondary.
Asked, who among bowlers is the best bet with the willow and may be fill-up for Hardik Pandya's absence, Rahane named fellow Mumbaikar Thakur
In case he is unable to play, KL Rahul, who has mostly opened in Test matches but prefers a middle-order slot these days, could be asked to face the new ball first up.
In case he is unable to play, KL Rahul, who has mostly opened in Test matches but prefers a middle-order slot these days, could be asked to open.
Lee also said the fact that bench strength is crucial for a team nowadays, especially in times of bio-bubble, was evident from India's success on the tour of Australia.
Pant said that he is trying to learn from everyone in the leadership group in order to become a better player.
Stokes will be replaced by Craig Overton for the India Test series.
The two were expected to leave immediately after the culmination of the white ball series in Sri Lanka. The series ends after Thursday night's third T20I.
Rishabh Pant, who returned to the Indian squad after recovering from COVID-19 and completing his mandatory isolation period earlier this week, joined the Test side in Durham for the open nets session.
Rahane didn't play India's first-class game against Select County XI because of a "mild swelling around his left upper hamstring."
Meanwhile, wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has recovered from COVID-19 and has got clearance from the BCCI medical team.
Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar and Avesh Khan have been forced out from the ongoing tour. The Test eries is due to start on August 4.
After bowling out County XI for 220 on day two, Agarwal (47 off 81) and Cheteshwar Pujara (38 off 58), opened India's second innings on day three.
Pant, who has now returned negative test results, had been in isolation for two weeks since testing positive.
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