The wait is finally over! The much-anticipated India vs England Test Series 2025 Squad, is underway, with a new era dawning for Indian cricket under the leadership of Shubman Gill, who leads the side for the first time in red-ball cricket on English soil. The five-match series, starting June 20 at Headingley, Leeds, will be contested for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, formerly known as the Pataudi Trophy.
This marquee contest also marks India’s first assignment in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle.
India vs England Test Series 2025 Squad – India
Under the guidance of head coach Gautam Gambhir, the India vs England Test Series 2025 squad features several exciting names, including a mix of experience and young blood. India is fielding a new-look Test side after the retirements of stalwarts Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin.
🇮🇳 India’s Test Squad:
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- Rishabh Pant (Vice-captain & Wicket-keeper)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- KL Rahul
- Sai Sudharsan
- Abhimanyu Easwaran
- Karun Nair
- Nitish Reddy (ruled out after 3rd Test)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Dhruv Jurel (Wicket-keeper)
- Washington Sundar
- Shardul Thakur
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
- Akash Deep (ruled out)
- Arshdeep Singh (ruled out)
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Harshit Rana (standby)
- Anshul Kamboj (replacement for injured pacers)
India vs England Test Series 2025 Squad – England
Led by Ben Stokes, England announced a formidable squad featuring a blend of established Test stars and emerging talents. Liam Dawson has been drafted in for the fourth Test after Shoaib Bashir suffered a finger injury.
🏴 England’s Test Squad (Updated for 4th Test):
- Ben Stokes (Captain)
- Ollie Pope (Vice-captain)
- Joe Root
- Zak Crawley
- Ben Duckett
- Harry Brook
- Jamie Smith (Wicket-keeper)
- Jamie Overton
- Chris Woakes
- Brydon Carse
- Josh Tongue
- Gus Atkinson
- Sam Cook
- Jacob Bethell
- Liam Dawson (replaces Bashir)
- Jofra Archer (returns from injury)
Test Series So Far: Current Status
- 1st Test (Headingley): England won by 5 wickets
- 2nd Test (Edgbaston): India bounced back to level the series 1-1
- 3rd Test (Lord’s): England edged India by 22 runs; lead the series 2-1
- 4th Test (Old Trafford): Starts July 23, a must-win for India
- 5th Test (The Oval): Scheduled from July 31 to August 4
Key Stats & Records
- Gill, at 25 years and 258 days, is India’s youngest Test captain of the 21st century.
- He is currently the leading run-scorer of the series with 607 runs.
- Mohammed Siraj leads the wicket charts with 13 scalps.
- India has never won a Test match at Old Trafford, Manchester, in 89 years (9 matches: 4 losses, 5 draws).
- India last won a Test series in England in 2007.
India vs England Test Series 2025 Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | June 20–24 | Headingley, Leeds | 3:30 PM |
| 2nd Test | July 2–6 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 3:30 PM |
| 3rd Test | July 10–14 | Lord’s, London | 3:30 PM |
| 4th Test | July 23–27 | Old Trafford, Manchester | 3:30 PM |
| 5th Test | July 31–Aug 4 | The Oval, London | 3:30 PM |
Where to Watch India vs England Test Series 2025 Live
The India vs England Test Series 2025 will be broadcast live on the following Sony Sports channels:
- Sony Sports 1 (English)
- Sony Sports 3 (Hindi)
- Sony Sports 4 (Tamil & Telugu)
- Sony Sports 5
📱 Live Streaming: Available exclusively on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
Injuries and Updates
India has suffered key injury setbacks:
- Nitish Reddy (knee injury) – ruled out of 4th and 5th Tests
- Akash Deep (groin injury) – ruled out
- Arshdeep Singh (thumb injury) – ruled out
- Anshul Kamboj added to squad as cover
Final Word
The India vs England Test Series 2025 squad has been tested through thrilling matches and unfortunate injuries. With England leading 2-1 heading into the crucial 4th Test at Old Trafford, Shubman Gill’s men have their eyes set on rewriting history and levelling the series. Expect more drama, intensity, and heroics as this historic battle unfolds!
Nen