India tour of England 2025 News

The last five-wicket haul by an Indian pacer here came back in 1959. Despite conditions at Edgbaston that were conducive to spin, he was left out in favor of Washington Sundar. By the end of Day 3, England had taken a strong position with 544 for 7.

After a thrilling 22-run victory against India in the 3rd Test at Lord's, Ben Stokes' England now leads the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-1. As the action shifts to Old Trafford, Manchester, for the 4th Test starting July 23, England looks to solidify its position with some key changes. Let's take a look at possible changes.

India has lost 13 tosses in a row across formats - Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. The streak stretches back to January 28, 2025.

As India embarks on this fresh chapter with Shubman Gill at the helm, the echoes of MS Dhoni’s early captaincy days offer both a blueprint and a beacon.   

The upcoming five-Test series between England and India isn't just another chapter in their storied rivalry. For Joe Root, it's a defining moment. The former England captain is just 373 runs away from climbing to No. 2 on the all-time Test run-scorers list. This milestone that would place him among the absolute greats of the game.  

Shubman Gill is set to lead India's Test side for the first time in India's tour to England starting from June 20. Jos Buttler was a part of Gujarat Titans team Gill led this year. India's Tour to England will begin from June 20.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has flown back to New Delhi from England after his mother suffered a heart attack on June 11. He is expected to rejoin the team by June 17, ahead of the first Test against England beginning June 20 at Headingley, Leeds. In his absence, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate, along with Morne Morkel and Sitanshu Kotak, will oversee the team’s preparation, including a four-day intra-squad warm-up match starting June 13. This series marks India’s first under new captain Shubman Gill and the beginning of a new era following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

KL Rahul's century against the England Lions shows his form on English soil, boosting the hopes of the batting line-up ahead of the England tour. 

England has unveiled a 14-member squad for the first Test match against India, set to begin on June 20, 2025, at Headingley, Leeds. Ben Stokes returns to captain a side that features a mix of seasoned names. 

Karun Nair has reignited discussions about his place in India's Test squad with a commanding double century for India A against the England Lions in Canterbury. 

Ahead of the five-match Test tour of England, T. Dilip has been restored as the fielding coach of the Indian men's cricket team.

The BCCI has announced India’s squad for the upcoming Test series against England in 2025, marking the start of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle. Shubman Gill will lead the side with Rishabh Pant as vice-captain.  

Joginder Sharma questions Virat & Rohit’s retirement decision, just over a month before England’s tour.   

Virat Kohli is reportedly set to retire from Test cricket ahead of India’s 2025 tour of England, citing mental fatigue, poor form, and shifting priorities. After a disappointing series in Australia and already retiring from T20Is, Kohli appears ready to move on from red-ball cricket. Sources suggest he informed the BCCI of his decision, despite their appeal to reconsider. At 36, Kohli is likely focusing on preserving fitness for white-ball formats like the 2027 ODI World Cup. With rising stars taking over and emotional burnout mounting, the cricket legend may be choosing to exit Tests on his own terms.

Rohit Sharma is likely to opt out of the England Test series due to poor red-ball form, prompting key selection changes for Team India.