The BCCI on Saturday announced the India squad for the upcoming Test series against England, following the recent Test retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Shubman Gill named as the new captain and will lead the team. Rishabh Pant named as Vice-Captain.
India has announced an 18-member squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against England, set to begin on June 20. The squad features a mix of fresh faces and experienced players, with B Sai Sudharsan and Arshdeep Singh earning their maiden Test call-ups. Karun Nair and Shardul Thakur return to the squad after a period of absence.
Jasprit Bumrah, who served as vice-captain during the recent Australia tour, was not considered for the captaincy due to workload management concerns.
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is the vice-captain as he continues his return to international cricket. The batting unit includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, and Dhruv Jurel, who joins the squad as the second wicketkeeper.
India has selected a balanced mix of all-rounders, featuring Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, and Nitish Kumar Reddy. The pace attack comprises Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, and Arshdeep Singh. Kuldeep Yadav is the sole specialist spinner named in the squad.
Full Squad of India Cricket team for England Test Series 2025
India’s squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav
India-England Test Series 2025
The Test series will start on June 20 in Leeds. The second match will play in Birmingham. The third Test will begin on July 10, 2025, at Lord’s. The fourth and fifth Tests will take place at Old Trafford and The Oval.
| Match | Dates | Time (IST) | Venue |
| 1st Test | June 20 (Fri) – June 24 (Tue) | 3:30 PM IST | Headingley, Leeds |
| 2nd Test | July 2 (Wed) – July 6 (Sun) | 3:30 PM IST | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| 3rd Test | July 10 (Thu) – July 14 (Mon) | 3:30 PM IST | Lord’s Cricket Ground, London |
| 4th Test | July 23 (Wed) – July 27 (Sun) | 3:30 PM IST | Old Trafford, Manchester |
| 5th Test | July 31 (Thu) – August 4 (Mon) | 3:30 PM IST | Kennington Oval, London |
