England and India are set to renew their historic rivalry in a five-match Test series beginning June 20, 2025, at Headingley, Leeds.
This series marks the start of the new ICC World Test Championship (2025–27) cycle for both sides and will be played at iconic English venues, including Edgbaston, Lord’s, Old Trafford, and the Oval.
India will be led by newly appointed Test captain Shubman Gill, with Rishabh Pant serving as his deputy, and key pacer Jasprit Bumrah expected to spearhead the bowling attack.
England, on the other hand, will be captained by Ben Stokes and have named a 14-member squad for the first Test, featuring the return of Jamie Overton after a three-year absence.
England vs. India: Full squad and team news
England Test Squad 2025
Ben Stokes (Captain), Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes
England Team News
England have named a 14-member squad for the opening Test against India. The team sees a fresh look compared to their previous encounters with India, notably missing veterans like James Anderson (retired), Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes, and Ollie Robinson.
Ben Stokes returns from a hamstring injury to lead the side, with several younger faces getting an opportunity in this crucial series opener.
All-rounder Jamie Overton has been recalled to the Test setup for the first time since his debut in 2022. Chris Woakes returns to strengthen the seam attack alongside Josh Tongue, Brydon Carse and debutant Sam Cook.
England's batting core includes Joe Root, Ollie Pope and Harry Brook, while promising youngsters like Jacob Bethell and Jamie Smith also find a place.
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India Test Squad 2025
Shubman Gill (Captain), Rishabh Pant (Vice-Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav
India Team News
India begin a new chapter in their Test cricket journey as they head to England for a five-match series. Shubman Gill steps in as captain for Team India, supported by Rishabh Pant as vice-captain with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retiring from the format.
The BCCI has named an 18-member squad featuring fresh faces like Sai Sudharsan and Arshdeep Singh, while Karun Nair and Shardul Thakur return to the fold. Notable omissions include Mohammed Shami, Sarfaraz Khan and Devdutt Padikkal.
Team India is expected to go with a four-pronged pace attack and one spinner, with Jasprit Bumrah leading the bowling unit but likely being rotated through the series.
Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep, and Nitish Kumar Reddy will be key pace options, while Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar will compete for the spin spot. The batting order remains flexible, with questions over who fills Kohli’s No. 4 slot.
England vs. India: Predicted lineups & Expected XI
- England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope/Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Josh Tongue, Sam Cook, Shoaib Bashir.
- India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (vc/wk), Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna/Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj.
England vs. India: Latest betting odds
All odds via Betfair and are correct at time of publish but subject to change.
| Odds |
England | 8/13 |
India | 19/10 |
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England vs. India Test Series 2025: Where to watch live
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