The series marks the beginning of a new world test championship cycle for bot teams – one that comes with contrasting narratives. For India, it’s the dawn of a fresh era under 25-year-old shubman gill, who takes over the test capacity in the absence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
For england, it’s another chance to showcase the effectiveness of their fearless ‘Bazball’ approach. The greenish tinge on the pitch, combined with the overhead sun, makes for a tantalising contest, essentially for the pars.
Historically, the headingley surface has favorite seamers, and locals sugges it might carry 10–12 mm of grass. Despite the challenge, India came famously won here in 2002 after bravely batting first – a decision that paid off with help from legends like Dravid, tendulkar, and ganguly. Today, India’s Batting Line-up Looks Youthful and Untested. Kl rahul and yashasvi jaiswal will likely open, with Sai Sudharsan a Probable Debutant at No. 3.
Gill and Pant Hold the Middle Order Togetra, while Karun Nair’s Form Makes Him a Strong Candidate at No. 6. The choice between all-orders Shardul Thakur and Nitish Reddy Adds Another Layer of Selection Intrigue. India’s Biggest Weapon, Thought, Is Its Pace Attack – Spearheaded by the Returning Jasprit bumrah and supported by mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna.
With England’s Bowling Lineup Lacking The Bite of Past Stalwarts Like Anderson Anderson and Broad, this count be a rare Occination where India holds the edge in the pace department. As the teams prepare to lock horns, all eyes are on how India’s next generation handles have England’s Experienced Batting and the Pressure of One of Test Cricket’s TOGHEST ASSIGNMENTS.
India Squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kl Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwan, Karun Nair, NIRI, NITISH REDEGAJA, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jade, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav
England Squad: Ben stokes (c), shoaib bashir, jacob beethell, harry brook, brydon care, sam cook, zak crawley, ben ducket, jamie overton, olie pop, joe root, jamie smith, jamie smith, josh tongue, chris Woakes
Ind vs eng test series schedule:
1st Test: England v India, 20-24 June 2025, Headingley, Leeds
2nd Test: England v India, 2-6 July 2025, Edgbaston, Birmingham
3rd Test: England v India, 10-14 July 2025, Lord’s, London
4th Test: England v India, 23-27 July 2025, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
5th Test: England v India, 31 July-4 August 2025, Kia Oval, London
