England Squad vs India 1st Test 2025 : The five -match Test series will be held between India and England from June 25. This series is part of the World Test Championship 2021-23. The England Cricket Board has already announced their team for the first match of the series. England have included a total of 5 players for the opening match. The series will begin on June 25 this year. The first test will be held in Headingley. England will play against Ben Stokes against India. The team includes senior players like Joe Root, Oli Pope and Ben Docate. At the same time some young players have been selected.
England have announced the team
Fast bowler Jamie Overton returns to England cricket team Meanwhile, Jofra Archer is not perfectly fit. Contextually, the absence of Archer and Gass Atkinson is undoubtedly good news for Team India. Because these two players could have become a problem for Indian batsmen. Atkinson has the ability to swing the ball, while Archer may have trouble with his speed and bounce.
However, star players like Jack Crower, Harry Brook, Sam Cook and Jacob Bethle are of course. At the same time, Shoaib Bashir will be responsible for spin bowling. Jash Tong, Chris Oaks and Bridon Cars are accompanied by Jamie Overton in the fast bowling attack. Johnny Smith has been selected as the wicketkeeper in the squad. This is a big chance for Jamie Overton. Three years later he returned to the Test squad. But Gas Atkinson’s absence is a big push for the team. Atkinson got injured in hamstring during the only Test against Zimbabwe last month. That is why he is not fit at the moment.
This series is very important for England, as they had to face a difficult defeat in their last Test series against India. However, this time the team led by Ben Stokes will benefit the home field. And they want to start this series in a strongly aggressive mood. On the other hand, the Indian team is also ready for this series. Recently India ‘A’ team played a match against Lions in England, where Karun Nayar scored a great double century. The England team is expected to face a tough competition from Indian batsmen and bowlers.
England team for the first Test against India
Ben Stokes (captain), Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethle, Harry Brook, Bridon Cars, Sam Cook, Jack Crowley, Ben Doct, Jamie Overton, Oli Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tong, Chris Oaks.