Team India will start a pivotal five-match Test series against England on June 20, 2025. Even after his disappointing show in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Rohit Sharma is likely to lead the team in this star-studded series. This will be India’s opening task in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle.
Rohit Sharma To Lead Test Series in England
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India vs England Test Series 2025 – Schedule & Venues
India will start their 45-day tour of England with a five-match Test series. The matches will be held at iconic venues in England, beginning at Headingley.
Key Fixtures:
– May 30, 2025 – First four-day warm-up match at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, Canterbury
– June 6, 2025 – Second warm-up match at County Ground, Northampton
– June 20, 2025 – First Test at Headingley
The tour presents India with a golden opportunity to secure their first Test series win in England since 2007.
BCCI’s Decision: Rohit Sharma To Continue As Test Captain
As per reports by PTI and NDTV, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has agreed to continue with Rohit Sharma as captain following his failures in the last Test series against Australia and New Zealand.
– Rohit’s recent Test outing in Australia recorded him scoring a mere 31 runs in three matches.
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– He even decided to miss the last Test of the series because of his poor performance.
These discouragements notwithstanding, BCCI is set to announce the squad formally during the IPL 2025 play-offs to gauge the availability of players before making the final choice.
“There is enough time to announce the squad, mostly ahead of the knockouts or just after those matches. You will then get a clear picture as to which players are available by then,” said a source close to the selection committee.
India’s Redemption: From Border-Gavaskar Defeat to ICC Champions Trophy Glory
While India struggled in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, losing the Test series against Australia, the team pulled off a dramatic turnaround in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
India’s Champions Trophy 2025 Triumph – A Confidence Booster for the England Tour
– India were unbeaten in the tournament.
– The triumph has restored confidence among the team members before the tough England tour.
With this momentum, Team India will seek to turn their fortunes around in the Test format and begin their WTC 2025-27 campaign on a high note.
Final Thoughts: Can India End Their 18-Year Wait for an England Series Win?
The India vs England Test series 2025 promises to be a high-stakes contest, with Rohit Sharma spearheading the attack despite recent woes. If India can translate their Champions Trophy-winning form into the red-ball game, they stand a good chance of ending their 18-year English drought.
Fans will be impatiently waiting for the official BCCI squad announcement during the IPL 2025 knockouts, which will give us hints about India’s final playing XI for this critical series.
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