India’s Tour of England 2025 marks the beginning of a new era in Indian cricket, featuring the first Test series under new captain Shubman Gill following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The tour consists of a 5-Test series from June 20 to August 4, 2025, which will kick off India’s World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. This historic tour will be played across England’s most iconic cricket venues.
IND VS ENG 2025
| Tournament | India Tour of England 2025 |
|---|---|
| Format | Test Matches Only |
| Total Matches | 5 Tests |
| Duration | June 20 – August 4, 2025 |
| Host Board | England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) |
| WTC Cycle | 2025-27 World Test Championship |
Complete Match Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | Start Time (IST) | Start Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | June 20-24, 2025 | Headingley, Leeds | 3:30 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2nd Test | July 2-6, 2025 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 3:30 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3rd Test | July 10-14, 2025 | Lord’s, London | 3:30 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 4th Test | July 23-27, 2025 | Old Trafford, Manchester | 3:30 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 5th Test | July 31 – Aug 4, 2025 | The Oval, London | 3:30 PM | 11:00 AM |
Warm-up Matches
| Match | Date | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice Match | June 13-16, 2025 | India vs India A | Beckenham |
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India Squad for England Tour 2025
Leadership Group
- Captain: Shubman Gill
- Vice-Captain: Rishabh Pant (WK)
Complete 18-Member Squad
Batsmen:
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- KL Rahul
- Sai Sudharsan
- Abhimanyu Easwaran
- Karun Nair
Wicket-Keepers:
- Rishabh Pant (Vice-Captain & WK)
- Dhruv Jurel (WK)
All-Rounders:
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Washington Sundar
- Shardul Thakur
Fast Bowlers:
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
- Akash Deep
- Arshdeep Singh
Spinners:
- Kuldeep Yadav
Team Captains & Key Players
India
- Captain: Shubman Gill (25 years old)
- Vice-Captain: Rishabh Pant
- Key Players: Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja
- Coach: Gautam Gambhir
England
- Captain: Ben Stokes
- Key Players: Joe Root, Harry Brook, James Anderson, Stuart Broad
- Coach: Brendon McCullum (all formats)
Squad Analysis & Key Points
New Captaincy Era
- Shubman Gill becomes India’s new Test captain at 25, making him the fourth youngest Indian Test captain ever
- Rishabh Pant appointed vice-captain ahead of Jasprit Bumrah
- First Test series for India without Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli since their retirements
Squad Changes & Comebacks
- New Inclusions: Sai Sudharsan, Karun Nair (returning after 8 years)
- Notable Absences: Mohammed Shami (ruled unfit), Ravichandran Ashwin (retired)
- Middle-order Options: Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair included to fill Kohli’s void
Captaincy Decision
- Ajit Agarkar revealed the selectors chose Gill for long-term leadership considering the new WTC cycle
- Bumrah not considered due to workload management concerns and unlikely to play all five Tests
Venues & Historic Significance
Match Venues
- Headingley, Leeds – Traditional series opener, known for dramatic Test matches
- Edgbaston, Birmingham – Premium cricket venue with excellent facilities
- Lord’s, London – The Home of Cricket, hosting the crucial third Test
- Old Trafford, Manchester – Historic venue for the fourth Test
- The Oval, London – Series finale venue with spin-friendly conditions
World Test Championship Context
- New Cycle: This series marks the beginning of WTC 2025-27 cycle for India
- Points Importance: All five Tests carry crucial WTC points
- Qualification Impact: Strong performance essential for future WTC final hopes
Live Streaming & Broadcasting
India Broadcasting
- TV Channels: Sony Sports Network
- Live Streaming: Jio Hotstar
- Language Options: Available in Hindi, English, and regional languages
International Broadcasting
- England: Sky Sports Cricket
- Australia: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports
- Other Regions: Check local cricket broadcasters
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
India’s Recent Test Record
- Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Lost 1-3 to Australia
- Home vs England 2024: Won 4-1
- Last England Tour (2021): Series drawn 2-2 (completed in 2022)
Historical Context
- India last won a Test series in England in 2007
- The ECB is considering retiring the Pataudi Trophy for this series
- England’s recent form under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum
Injury Updates & Player Fitness
Confirmed Unavailable
- Mohammed Shami: Ruled unfit by BCCI medical team
- Rohit Sharma: Retired from Test cricket
- Virat Kohli: Retired from Test cricket
- Mark Wood: Injury Concerns
Fitness Concerns
- Jasprit Bumrah: Recent lower back stress issues, workload to be managed. He will not play all 5 test matches, confirmed by the management.
- Squad depth provides cover for potential injuries during the tour
- Sai Sudarshan and Shubman Gill will not play the warm-up matches because of busy IPL 2025 Schedule.
- Without James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Mark Wood, England can’t afford any major injuries to bowlers.
Related: England Cricket Team Test Schedule 2025 – Fixtures, Match Details & Results
Pre-Tour Preparations
India A Tour
- India A will play England Lions in two unofficial Tests
- Abhimanyu Easwaran will captain India A
- Important preparation for squad members
Training Schedule
- Team assembly in India before departure
- Acclimatization period in England
- Practice matches and net sessions
Match Timings & Broadcast Schedule
All Test Matches
- Start Time (Local): 11:00 AM
- Start Time (IST): 3:30 PM
- Match Duration: 5 days (with rest day if needed)
Coverage Details
- Live Coverage: Complete ball-by-ball coverage
- Highlights: Available on streaming platforms
- Analysis: Expert commentary and post-match analysis
Last Updated: June 2025
Source: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)