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India Announces Men's Test Squad for England Series

The BCCI has officially announced India's men's Test squad for the upcoming series against England, starting June 20. This tour marks the beginning of the new ICC World Test Championship cycle and is significant as it follows the retirements of key players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new captain, leading a squad that aims to establish a strong foundation for the future. The series will take place at iconic venues, including Headingley and Lord's, making it a crucial opportunity for the next generation of Indian cricketers.
By Narendra Chaudhary May 24, 2025, 13:42 IST

India's Men's Test Squad Unveiled for England Tour

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revealed the men's Test squad for the upcoming five-match series against England, commencing on June 20. This tour signifies the beginning of the new ICC World Test Championship cycle for 2025–27 and marks India's first red-ball series following the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from Test cricket.


This squad announcement comes at a pivotal moment as India seeks to strengthen its Test lineup, particularly in light of the absence of two of their most seasoned batsmen. The series will be vital for the emerging players, focusing on both leadership roles and overall squad depth as they embark on their journey for the 2025–27 championship cycle.



The eagerly awaited tour will kick off at Headingley and will feature matches at renowned English venues such as Lord’s, Edgbaston, and The Oval.



India vs England – Test Series Schedule:




  1. 1st Test: June 20–24 – Headingley, Leeds


  2. 2nd Test: July 2–6 – Edgbaston, Birmingham


  3. 3rd Test: July 10–14 – Lord’s, London


  4. 4th Test: July 23–27 – Old Trafford, Manchester


  5. 5th Test: July 31–August 4 – The Oval, London






Shubman Gill Appointed as Captain for England Test Series



Shubman Gill has been appointed as the captain of the Indian Test team, succeeding Rohit Sharma, who recently announced his retirement. The 25-year-old made his Test debut in 2020 against Australia in Melbourne and has since played 32 matches, accumulating 1,893 runs at an average of 35.05, including five centuries and seven half-centuries.


India Squad for England Test Series: Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (vice-captain, wicket-keeper), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, B Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wicket-keeper), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, M Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.