India Test squad vs England 2025 : The Indian cricket team is going to start a five -Test series against England from 20 June 2025. This Series World Test Championship (WTC) is part of the 2025-27 cycle and is also a new beginning for the Indian team. This will be the first Test series under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have retired from Test cricket. The first Test will be played on the headingley ground of Leeds, and the fans are eyeing India’s playing 11. Many shocking decisions can be taken to choose which.
Who will get the responsibility of opening?
Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is known for his aggressive and technical batting. In recent years, he has performed brilliantly in Test cricket, so he is sure to get a chance in playing 11. His technique will be tested against England’s swing bowling. At the same time, KL Rahul can start the innings with Jaiswal as an experienced opener. After Rohit’s retirement, this place is currently empty.
Captain Shubman Gill will play at number 3
Captain Shubman Gill can bat at number three. He has been playing this number in the test for some time. Earlier, he used to play as an opener. This time, along with his batting, everyone will also be eyeing his captaincy. Karun Nair is expected to return to Test cricket. Recently, after a double century for India ‘A’ and a great performance in domestic cricket, he can get a chance. He can be seen playing at number four.
This will be the middle order of India?
Explosive batsman and vice -captain Rishabh Pant will be the backbone of middle order. His aggressive batting and wicketkeeping will be important in England’s challenging circumstances. He can be seen playing at number 5. At the same time, Nitish Kumar Reddy can be included in the team as a batting all -rounder. He has performed amazing on the tour of Australia. He can also bowl along with batting.
Ravindra Jadeja-Sharadul Thakur will be monitored
Star all -rounder Ravindra Jadeja will contribute to both bat and ball. His spin bowling and lower order batting will be important for India. At the same time, Shardul Thakur is known for his seam bowling and useful batting. He can take wickets along with adding runs in lower order. He also recently scored a century in the intra squad match. In such a situation, these two players are also very contestants to be selected in playing 11.
These fast bowlers can get a chance
India’s fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is sure to play. Those who will be seen leading fast bowling. He can wreak havoc on England’s pitches with his swing and accuracy. Mohammad Siraj can be seen supporting Bumrah with his speed and aggression. At the same time, young fast bowler Arshdeep Singh can get a chance to debut Test. His swing bowling and county cricket experience makes him a strong contender for this series.
4 players have a chance to debut
Let me tell you, if in this match, if Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Karun Nair are selected in this match, then this match will be a special debut for these four players. Actually, these players will be seen playing Test matches in England for the first time.