In Pics: 'Green carpet' welcome for Virat Kohli & Co at Trent Bridge

Indian paceman Mohammed Siraj bowls during a practice session at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Siraj has been impressive for India in the five Tests so far, picking up 16 wickets. (Source: Twitter)

Indian opener Rohit Sharma at a training session at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Rohit looked in fine touch in the World Test Championship final against New Zealand but failed to post a big score. (Source: Twitter)

A view of the Trent Bridge pitch a couple of days before the first Test between India and England in Nottingham. The first Test will begin on Wednesday (August 4). (Source: Twitter)

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin prepares to bowl during training at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Ashwin warmed up for the Test series by picking up a five-wicket haul for Surrey in County Championship match. (Source: Twitter)

All-rounder Axar Patel bowls during a practise session at Trent Bridge in Nottingham ahead of the first Test against England. Axar picked up 27 wickets in the first three Test matches of his career against England. (Source: Twitter)