After the end of IPL 2025, the entire focus of the Indian team is on the 5 match Test series against England. Team India has also got a new captain in this Test series. The captaincy of the Indian team will be seen doing Shubman Gill. Not only this, Rishabh Pant has been made vice -captain. All the players of Team India are expected to perform a strong performance in the Test series against England. Shubman Gill & Company has reached England for the upcoming five -match Test series and has also started its preparations. During the preparations, Team India will have to find answers to 5 big questions in the next few days.
Indian team started practice
The BCCI has shared a video on its official social media account in which it can be seen that all the players are practicing. The team is accompanied by head coach Gautam Gambhir. Some players were also seen running. Sharing this video, the BCCI wrote on its caption, ‘The first glimpse of Team India coming to the rhythm in England.’
5 important questions in front of Team India
- There are some players in the team who are in excellent form at this time and they will definitely want to leave their impression against England. There are also five big questions in the upcoming Test series which are arising in everyone’s mind. The biggest question is that in this Test series, who can be seen playing at number three? For this, players like Sai Sudarshan, Karun Nair and Abhimanyu Ishwaran are contenders. Captain Gill himself was still playing in this position.
- The second question is about the position of Shubman Gill. Will he stay at number three or does Virat Kohli’s number-4 position? After Kohli’s sudden retirement, the same demand is being made that Gill should bat on this number.
- Not only this, Jasprit Bumrah plays in how many Tests he plays against England. Bumrah’s fitness is already under question. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar and coach Gautam Gambhir have already spoken that Bumrah will be able to play only 3 or 4 matches.
- In England, fast bowlers get a lot of help and that is why the spinner will get less opportunities. It has to be seen whether Kuldeep Yadav gets a place in the playing XI of Team India of this Test series. Ravindra Jadeja is sure to play as a spin all -rounder.
- Rishabh Pant has been made the vice -captain and it will also have to be seen whether Dhruv Juril gets a chance or not? Would Team India like to use Jurlel as a batsman? After a strong performance for India A, Jurael has claimed his claim.
Know the schedule of the test series:
India will play a five -match Test series with England in Handingley, Leeds from 20 June. This series will start the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. The second match of the series will be played from July 2 at Edgbaston, Birmingham, while the third match will be played on 10 July at Lord’s. Both teams will get a nine -day break between the third and fourth Tests, which will be played in Old Trafford, Manchester from July 23. The series will conclude at Kennington Oval, London.
India vs England Test Series 2025 program
First Test: 20-24 June, Headingley (Leeds)
Second Test: 2-6 July, Edgbaston (Birmingham)
Third Test: 10-14 July, Lords (London)
Fourth Test, 23-27 July, Old Trafford (Manchester)
Fifth Test: 31 July- 4 August, The Oval (London)