India test squad News

The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 has transcended mere cricket, morphing into a fiery saga defined by intense confrontations, tactical mind games, and raw emotional outbursts. As the series hurtles towards its thrilling climax at The Oval, these five "spicy moments" stand out.

Despite a stellar year across formats, Shreyas Iyer was left out of India’s Test squad. Gautam Gambhir, questioned on the omission, distanced himself, saying, 'Main selector nahin hoon,' hinting at selection controversy.  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday, May 24 appointed Shubman Gill as India's new Test captain ahead of the five-match Test series in England. Gill will become the fifth-youngest player to captain India in Test cricket when he leads the side against England at Leeds on June 20. Here's list of youngest captains for India in Test cricket:

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday, May 24 announced an 18-member squad for the upcoming five-match Test series to be played in England from June 20. Shubman Gill was appointed India's new Test captain while Rishabh Pant was named as deputy. B Sai Sudharsan and Arshdeep Singh have been picked in India's Test squad for the first time while Karun Nair and Shardul Thakur have made their comebacks. However, there was no place for Mohammed Shami and Sarfaraz Khan in the India squad for the England tour. Let's take a look at the major takeaways from India's Test squad for England:

Arshdeep Singh earns his maiden Test call-up for India’s England tour, replacing out-of-form Mohammed Shami. Scroll down for more details.   

BCCI announced India's squad for England tour, Shubman Gill has been named India’s new Test captain, marking a new era after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s retirement. Scroll down to check complete squad.   

With Rohit stepping down, the spotlight turns to who will partner Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top of the order. Here are five potential candidates:  

Rohit Sharma's future in Test cricket is now in question. A single half-century in eight Tests this season, coupled with inconsistent performances, has raised doubts about his long-term place in the format.

Injury concerns are nothing new for cricketers, but when it strikes at such a critical juncture, it can alter the course of a team's fortune. Akash Deep, who had shown promise in his previous outings against Australia, will now miss the Sydney Test.

One of the most significant points of contention has been Gambhir’s unwavering support for Pujara, who has been out of favor since the 2023 World Test Championship final.

Despite these challenges, Rohit’s calm demeanour highlighted his leadership as the team navigated the unpredictability of the practice conditions.

Rishabh Pant, on the other hand, has already proven himself in Australia with his remarkable performances during India’s 2020-2021 tour.

Easwaran had been in splendid form leading up to the Australia A tour, with four centuries in his last six first-class matches.

Kane Williamson’s struggle with injury began during the recent Sri Lanka series, where he suffered a groin strain that prevented him from participating in the first two Tests in India.

In only 44 first-class matches, Sarfaraz Khan has amassed a staggering 3751 runs at an average exceeding 68.

The series will unfold across five captivating matches at diverse locations in India: Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Rajkot, Ranchi, and Dharamsala.

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan also reckoned that Rahane's past performances in overseas conditions will bode him well

IND vs AUS: Hardik Pandya gives major update on his return to Test cricket ahead of the India vs Australia Test series.

Rahul is set to undergo rehabilitation at NCA in preparation for the series against South Africa scheduled next month.

It is expected that Kohli will be rested for the final Test and the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka, which is slated in December, as he will be required fresh and re-energised before the tough tour of South Africa.