India tour of England 2025
India tour of England 2025
India vs. England 2025 Test Series: The Battle Resumes with a New Generation. Cricket fans, get ready—the long-standing rivalry between India and England is returning, bringing with it a new level of intensity, drama, and elite competition. The 2025 England vs. India Test Series will commence on June 20 and span five memorable games throughout England, concluding on August 4. Every run and wicket matters because this is the first chapter of the 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship, not just another series. This five-Test series promises to be both an exciting cricket match and a turning point in the development of both teams, thanks to their innovative captains and tactics. This series has everything a cricket fan could want, whether they are looking for new heroes or nostalgia.
England named their XI two days out from the Test, confirming that Ollie Pope would bat at No. 3, and leaving Jacob Bethell to wait his turn.
England: 1 Zak Crawley, 2 Ben Duckett, 3 Ollie Pope, 4 Joe Root, 5 Harry Brook, 6 Ben Stokes (capt), 7 Jamie Smith (wk), 8 Chris Woakes, 9 Brydon Carse, 10 Josh Tongue, 11 Shoaib Bashir
India (probable): 1 Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2 KL Rahul, 3 B Sai Sudharsan, 4 Shubman Gill (capt), 5 Rishabh Pant (wk), 6 Karun Nair, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 Shardul Thakur/Nitish Kumar Reddy/Kuldeep Yadav, 9 Prasidh Krishna, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Mohammed Siraj
Complete Schedule & Locations: Customs Meet Contemporary Competition
Some of the most famous cricket grounds in England will host the series. Headingley in Leeds (June 20–24), Edgbaston in Birmingham (July 2–6), Lord’s in London (July 10–14), Old Trafford in Manchester (July 23–27), and The Oval in London (July 31–August 4) are the starting points. For fans watching from India, each match is timed at 3:30 PM IST. Legends and rivalries have both been born in these stadiums over the years, and now they will welcome a new generation eager to leave their mark. The setting is ideal for the series that hits a balance between tradition and modernity, from the erratic bounce of Edgbaston to the prestige of Lord’s.
New Era, New Leaders: Ben Stokes vs. Shubman Gill
With Shubman Gill as skipper going into this series, for India, it is truly the beginning of a new era of leadership. After an extended injury layoff, Rishabh Pant returns as vice-captain and keeper, and he will support the 25-year-old, who has displayed poise beyond his years. Ben Stokes leads England, hoping to get in with their Bazball revolution, which is aggressive, daring, and entertaining. Although this is England’s first true test of depth since legends like Stuart Broad and James Anderson have retired. Are their younger pacers able to handle the pressure? India wants to display that they have what it takes to win in the English conditions with a younger team. The matchup is not just about team against team; it’s also about ideology against ideology, peace against chaos, and legacy against ambition.
Important Figures and Matchups to Watch
Each test series has its own subplots, and this one is jam-packed with them. The matches between Root vs. Bumrah, Gill vs. Wood, and Pant vs Spin will be something to keep an eye on. The Indian middle order, which may include Nitish Kumar Reddy, Karun Nair, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, must be able to withstand England’s diverse attack. Be on the lookout for spinners who take advantage of late-day wear, such as Ashwin or Axar Patel. To perform under tremendous pressure, England will look up to Harry Brook, Ollie Pope, and rookie Gus Atkinson to release some pressure. Every session will change the course of a career, and every spell will define a career. These are now more than just athletes; they are the next generation of legends. The intensity will be at an all-time high because World Test Championship points are at stake.
All matches will be streamed on Jio Hotstar and broadcast live on Sony Sports Ten 1 & 5 for Indian viewers (check final listings). The series is available to UK viewers on Sky Sports. Beyond cricket, this series signifies a change in leadership, mindset, and power. We don’t get a fresh start like this very often—no Broad, no Anderson, no Kohli. Only new faces, new aspirations, and a strong desire to rule the longest format. It’s not just India versus England; it’s also about the future versus the past, fire versus skill. Don’t miss it, whether you’re a casual fan or a statistics nerd. This type of cricket will make you fall in love with Test matches all over again.
