The much-anticipated India tour to England kicked off the five-match Test series on June 20 at Headingley, Leeds, under the newly christened Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy. The India vs England series marks the beginning of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 journey for both cricketing giants.
Indian cricketers KL Rahul and Shubman Gill playing for the India Test Series against England (DeshGujarat)
In the previous WTC cycle, India secured third place while England finished fifth. The opening match also signifies a historic shift in Indian cricket as it steps into a new era without Test legends Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin — all of whom have retired from the longest format. Shubman Gill leads the Indian squad with fresh energy, looking to set the tone for the series, whereas Ben Stokes leads the England team. With no major injuries on either side, both teams have announced strong playing XIs. England retained Ollie Pope at No. 3, while Brydon Carse and Josh Tongue will spearhead their pace attack.
India Tour of England 2025: Team Line-up
Openers: KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal
India opens the batting with KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, the same pair that delivered strong performances in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. The team expects them to replicate that form and challenge England’s relatively inexperienced bowling attack. KL Rahul looks to cement his place as a reliable opener, especially after an inconsistent home series against New Zealand. Both batters aim to provide a solid start and lay the groundwork for the middle-order to build on.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, the left-hander, makes an incredible start as he eyes the first Test as a chance to find rhythm and contribute early in the series.
Indian batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal in full swing against England (News24)
Middle-Order and All-Rounders: Sudharshan, Gill, Pant, Jadeja, Reddy, Thakur
The middle order carries a mix of promise and inexperience. Sai Sudharshan and captain Shubman Gill play their first and third match in English conditions, respectively. While Gill leads the side with intent, the team relies on experienced players like Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja to steady the innings if early wickets fall. Nitish Kumar Reddy, riding high on a century against Australia, brings form and confidence to the lower middle order. Shardul Thakur returns to the side, offering depth with both bat and ball. His experience adds balance and reassurance in crunch situations.
Overall, India’s young squad is showing promising form, with a balanced mix of emerging talent and experienced players stepping up confidently in challenging conditions.
Pace Attack: Bumrah, Siraj, Prasidh
Jasprit Bumrah leads the pace attack, carrying over strong form from the IPL. He looks to make an early impact in the series with the red ball. Mohammed Siraj, returning to the national side, seeks to re-establish himself with consistent performances. Prasidh Krishna completes the pace trio and may share the new ball duties, making him a crucial part of India’s bowling strategy.
| Date and Time | Team Matches | Venues |
| 20th Jun 2025
Friday | 3:30 pm (IST) |
Match 1, India tour of England, Test | Headingley, Leeds |
| 2nd Jul 2025
Wednesday | 3:30 pm (IST) |
Match 2, India tour of England, Test | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| 10th Jul 2025
Thursday | 3:30 pm (IST) |
Match 3, India tour of England, Test | Lord’s, London |
| 23rd Jul 2025
Wednesday | 3:30 pm (IST) |
Match 4, India tour of England, Test | Old Trafford, Manchester |
| 31st Jul 2025
Thursday | 3:30 pm (IST) |
Match 5, India tour of England, Test | Kennington Oval, London |
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