Exciting Developments in the India-England Test Series Ahead of Manchester Clash

The India-England Test series is heating up with thrilling matches and strategic decisions. After a close loss at Lord's, the Indian team will practice in Buckingham before heading to Manchester for the next match. Meanwhile, England's players are taking a break after their victory, with significant changes in their squad. Discover the latest updates and what to expect in the upcoming clash.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 15, 2025, 18:19 IST

Thrilling Test Series Continues

The ongoing five-match Test series between India and England has become increasingly thrilling. After England's victory in the Leeds Test, India claimed a win at Edgbaston, but England retaliated at Lord's, where India narrowly lost by 22 runs despite being close to victory.

Upcoming Match in Manchester

The next match is set to take place in Manchester on July 23. Ahead of this encounter, both teams have made significant decisions. Reports indicate that the Indian team will not head directly to Manchester but will first travel to Buckingham, where they had previously practiced extensively before the tour. They are scheduled to begin their practice in Buckingham on July 17, although details regarding their arrival in Manchester remain unclear.

England Team Takes a Break

In contrast, the England team has granted its players some time off following their victory at Lord's. According to media reports, the players have returned home and are expected to arrive in Manchester on Monday. This decision was made to help them recover from the fatigue of the Lord's Test.

Changes in the England Squad

The England team has also made notable changes for the upcoming Manchester Test. Off-spinner Shoaib Bashir has been ruled out due to injury, with Liam Dawson stepping in as his replacement. Interestingly, despite a poor performance, Jack Crawley remains in the squad, alongside Jacob Bethel. It raises the question of whether Bethel will get a chance to play instead of Crawley.

England's Squad for the Manchester Test

The squad for the Manchester Test includes Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethel, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Jack Crawley, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, and Chris Woakes.