By Chirag - Jun 09, 2025 09:55 AM
With the curtains closing on another thrilling edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the focus now shifts to red-ball cricket as India gears up for a crucial tour of England. The highly anticipated five-match Test series is scheduled to begin on June 20, 2025, and marks the start of India’s 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.
This series will also be remembered as the dawn of a new leadership era for Indian Test cricket. With veteran opener Rohit Sharma announcing his retirement, the BCCI has entrusted Shubman Gill with the captaincy responsibilities. The 25-year-old batter, considered one of the brightest talents in world cricket, will have a point to prove as he leads the team in English conditions, historically known to be testing for Indian batters.
The five matches will be played across five iconic venues in England. Here's a breakdown of the schedule:
| Match | Dates | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | June 20–24 | 3:30 PM | Headingley, Leeds |
| 2nd Test | July 2–6 | 3:30 PM | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| 3rd Test | July 10–14 | 3:30 PM | Lord's, London |
| 4th Test | July 23–27 | 3:30 PM | Old Trafford, Manchester |
| 5th Test | July 31–Aug 4 | 3:30 PM | Kennington Oval, London |
Fans back home won’t miss a moment of the action, as JioStar has partnered with Sony Sports Network for comprehensive coverage. JioStar will provide live streaming access to all five Tests, while Sony Sports Network will handle the television broadcast across India.
1. Shubman Gill (Captain), 2. Rishabh Pant (Vice-Captain & WK), 3. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 4. KL Rahul, 5. Sai Sudharsan, 6. Abhimanyu Easwaran, 7. Karun Nair, 8. Nitish Reddy, 9. Ravindra Jadeja, 10. Dhruv Jurel (WK), 11. Washington Sundar, 12. Shardul Thakur, 13. Jasprit Bumrah, 14. Mohammed Siraj, 15. Prasidh Krishna, 16. Akash Deep, 17. Arshdeep Singh, 18. Kuldeep Yadav
1. Shoaib Bashir, 2. Jacob Bethell, 3. Harry Brook, 4. Brydon Carse, 5. Sam Cook, 6. Zak Crawley, 7. Ben Duckett, 8. Jamie Overton, 9. Ollie Pope, 10. Joe Root, 11. Jamie Smith (WK), 12. Ben Stokes (Captain), 13. Josh Tongue, 14. Chris Woakes
India's Test stars put in the hard yards at Lord's ahead of the England series ?#ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/sZZxBGk6tq
— ICC (@ICC) June 8, 2025
With a blend of youth and experience on both sides, the series promises high-quality cricket. India’s challenge will be to adapt quickly to England’s swinging conditions, while the hosts will aim to assert dominance at home. All eyes will be on Shubman Gill, who begins his captaincy journey in one of the toughest assignments in world cricket.
Also Read: Shubman Gill Test stats and records in England
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