🏏 India vs England Test Series 2025: New Eras Collide as Teams Gear Up for Red-Ball Showdown
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The summer of 2025 is heating up with cricket’s most anticipated rivalry—India vs England—ready to unfold across five historic venues in the UK. With both teams undergoing significant transitions, the series promises high-stakes red-ball drama, fresh talent, and a battle of leadership between Shubman Gill’s new-look India and Ben Stokes’ bold England.
🇮🇳 India: A Bold New Beginning – India vs England
India enters the series under the fresh leadership of Shubman Gill, who takes over the Test reins following the retirement of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin. He is supported by vice-captain Rishabh Pant, who returns as wicketkeeper-batsman.
✅ India Squad -India vs England
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- Rishabh Pant (Vice-captain, WK)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Dhruv Jurel (WK)
- Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh
“It’s a big opportunity for this young group to make history. We respect the challenge, but we’re here to win,” said head coach Gautam Gambhir.
🏴☠️ England: Bazball Marches On
England, under Ben Stokes, continues its aggressive “Bazball” revolution. With a mix of youth and experience, the Three Lions aim to defend home turf against a rejuvenated Indian lineup.
✅ England Squad – India vs England
- Ben Stokes (Captain)
- Joe Root, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (Vice-captain), Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell
- Jamie Smith (WK)
- Chris Woakes, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook
- Shoaib Bashir (Spinner)
“This is a fearless squad. We’ve got pace, grit, and intent. It’s Bazball vs a rising India—and we’re ready,” said Stokes.
📆 Test Series Schedule
| Test | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | June 20–24 | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| 2nd Test | June 28–July 2 | Lord’s, London |
| 3rd Test | July 10–14 | Headingley, Leeds |
| 4th Test | July 18–22 | Old Trafford, Manchester |
| 5th Test | July 30–August 3 | The Oval, London |
📊 What’s at Stake
- ICC World Test Championship Points: Crucial for both teams early in the 2025–2027 cycle.
- India’s overseas legacy: No Test series win in England since 2007.
- Bazball scrutiny: Can England’s high-octane style hold up against India’s tactical depth?
🔍 Key Battles to Watch
- Gill vs Stokes – A new captain vs an established warrior.
- Bumrah vs Brook – India’s pace spearhead meets England’s aggressive stroke-maker.
- Pant vs Bashir – Experience against spin’s rising star.
- Kuldeep & Jadeja vs English middle order – The spin challenge in flat-day scenarios.
🏁 Final Word
As the red ball takes center stage at Edgbaston, it’s more than a series—it’s a generational clash. England’s explosive tactics face India’s new-age resilience. With cricket’s biggest stage set, a modern-day classic awaits.
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