The Indian cricket team has arrived in England to play a five-match Test series. Led by Shubman Gill, a young and promising squad is aiming to create history in the upcoming India vs England Test series. With both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma having retired from Test cricket, this tour will be a real test for Team India. Interestingly, the first Test match also marks the beginning of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. Both teams will be eager to start the new WTC season with a win.
Unexpected Scene at the Airport
According to media reports, the Indian team witnessed a rather unusual scene upon landing in England. Unlike previous tours where large crowds of fans would gather at the airport to catch a glimpse of their favorite players, this time there was complete silence. Not a single fan was seen waiting to welcome the team. This is the first time something like this has happened in England.
It is believed that the absence of stalwarts like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma might be the reason fans are less excited about this series. Indian players reportedly expected a grand welcome, but were surprised to find no fans at all.
New Leadership and Fresh Faces
On this England tour, Shubman Gill will lead the team, with Rishabh Pant as the vice-captain. Several new and powerful players have been included in the squad, many of whom performed impressively in the recently concluded IPL 2025. These performances earned them a spot in the Test squad for this crucial tour. England has also announced their squad for the first Test, and fans can expect a highly competitive series.
India’s Squad for England Test Series:
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- KL Rahul
- Sai Sudharsan
- Rishabh Pant (Vice-Captain/Wicketkeeper)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper)
- Abhimanyu Easwaran
- Shardul Thakur
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
- Karun Nair
- Washington Sundar
- Akash Deep
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kuldeep Yadav
England Squad for the First Test:
- Ben Stokes (Captain)
- Shoaib Bashir
- Jacob Bethell
- Harry Brook
- Brydon Carse
- Sam Cook
- Zak Crawley
- Ben Duckett
- Jamie Overton
- Ollie Pope
- Joe Root
- Jamie Smith
- Josh Tongue
- Chris Woakes
This Test series is expected to be a thrilling contest between two evolving teams.