The highly anticipated Test series between India and England kicks off today, June 20, 2025. This series will see Shubman Gill stepping into the role of Test captain for the first time.While the England team, led by Ben Stokes, will be eager to seek redemption after their defeat to India in the previous series held in 2024.
Last year, India triumphed over England with a decisive 4-1 victory on home soil. In contrast, during the 2021-22 series held in England, the two cricketing powerhouses ended in a stalemate, drawing 2-2 across the five-match Test series. The English team is now eager to secure a series win against India.
England Cricket team vs India Cricket team 2025 Test series full schedule
- 1st Test: June 20-24, 11 am Local Time – Headingley, Leeds.
- 2nd Test: July 2-6, 11 am Local Time – Edgbaston, Birmingham.
- 3rd Test: July 10-14, 11 am Local Time – Lord’s, London.
- 4th Test: July 23-27, 11 am Local Time – Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.
- 5th Test: July 31 – August 4, 11 am Local Time – Kennington Oval, London.
All matches are scheduled to commence at 3:30 PM IST, providing viewers in India with a perfect opportunity for afternoon to evening viewing.
Broadcast and Live Streaming in India
India: Cricket enthusiasts can catch the live matches on the Sony Sports Network, which has secured the television broadcasting rights for the series.
For those who prefer online streaming, the entire series will be accessible on Jio Hotstar, allowing fans to enjoy the games conveniently on their smartphones, tablets, or smart TVs.
UK: Sky Cricket will telecast the series live.
Global: Check local broadcasters or streaming platforms like Disney+ Hotstar for international coverage.
England Cricket team vs India Cricket team 2025 Test series squads
India
Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Karun Nair, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Akash Deep and Harshit Rana.
England
Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir, Jamie Overton, Sam Cook, Jacob Bethell, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook and Chris Woakes.
Conclusion
- This five-match Test series, named the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, represents a significant change in cricket. Both teams are demonstrating new leadership and different playing styles, which could have important effects on the World Test Championship.
- This series is set to capture worldwide interest with its famous venues, emerging talents, exciting gameplay, and the intriguing battle between spin and seam. It appeals to everyone, from die-hard fans to those who just enjoy watching casually.
