he BCCI Men’s Selection Committee has officially announced India’s 18-member squad for the highly anticipated five-match Test series against England, set to begin on June 20, 2025, in Leeds.
In a major development, Shubman Gill has been appointed as the captain of the Test team, while Rishabh Pant has been named as the vice-captain and primary wicketkeeper.
🏏 India’s Test Squad for England Tour 2025
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- Rishabh Pant (Vice-Captain & WK)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- KL Rahul
- Sai Sudharsan
- Abhimanyu Easwaran
- Karun Nair
- Nitish Reddy
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Dhruv Jurel (WK)
- Washington Sundar
- Shardul Thakur
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammad Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
- Akash Deep
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kuldeep Yadav
🗓️ India vs England Test Series 2025: Full Schedule
| S. No. | Dates | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 20 (Fri) – June 24 (Tue) | 1st Test | 3:30 PM | Headingley, Leeds |
| 2 | July 2 (Wed) – July 6 (Sun) | 2nd Test | 3:30 PM | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| 3 | July 10 (Thu) – July 14 (Mon) | 3rd Test | 3:30 PM | Lord’s Cricket Ground, London |
| 4 | July 23 (Wed) – July 27 (Sun) | 4th Test | 3:30 PM | Old Trafford, Manchester |
| 5 | July 31 (Thu) – August 4 (Mon) | 5th Test | 3:30 PM | Kennington Oval, London |
🔍 Key Highlights
- Shubman Gill takes over Test captaincy duties for the first time.
- Rishabh Pant returns to a leadership role after his comeback to international cricket.
- Fresh faces like Nitish Reddy, Sai Sudharsan, and Akash Deep aim to make their mark.
- Senior bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj lead the pace attack.
This England series marks a significant transition period for the Indian Test team, with young leaders at the helm and an eye on building a strong unit ahead of the next ICC World Test Championship cycle.
