Team India Squad for England Tests: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Out! Who Will Replace Them?

The England vs India Test Series 2025 is all set to be a blockbuster clash! The five-match Test series will kick off in June 2025, few days after the conclusion of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. It will also mark the start of a new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle for both teams as they aim to start on a high.

The last time the Men in Blue toured England for a Test series was way back in 2021-22. The first four matches of the series were played during mid-2021, while the final Test was delayed till July 2022 due to COVID-19 cases in the Indian camp. India led the series 2-1 till the final Test but lost the last match. As a result, the series ended up in drawan 2-2.

The upcoming series promises to be a thrilling one. While India is going through a transition period, England's gameplay will be interesting to watch. Over the last few years, they have trusted their Bazball style of play and have been immensely successful at home. India will be under pressure going into the series as their recent Test record hasn't been great. However, Indian players are looking in great touch, and they will try to perform well and win the series under the leadership of Shubman Gill.

Team India Squad for England Test Series

India’s 18-man squad for the 2025 England Test series is a mixture of experience and youth. It will be picked for the five-match challenge. Led by Shubman Gill, the batting lineup features Yashasvi Jaiswal and newcomer Sai Sudarshan, with Rishabh Pant adding firepower.

Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar will spearhead the spin attack, while Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, and Mohammed Siraj might lead the pace unit. Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel, Arshdeep Singh, and Akash Deep are also a part of the squad.

India Squad for England Tour 2025

India squad for England series: Batsmen

Team India squad for England Test series: Wicketkeepers

Indian team squad for England series: All-rounders

Indian team squad for England series: Bowlers

Players Who Are Set To Debut

Sai Sudharsan

The stylish left-hander’s domestic consistency, with over 800 runs, should earn him a Test nod. His technique suits England’s swing-friendly pitches, and his composure under pressure should make him a reliable middle-order prospect. He is ready to shine in this important away series.

Abhimanyu Easwaran

Abhimanyu Easwaran, the prolific Bengal opener, is on the cusp of making his long-awaited Test debut against England. Easwaran has been a mainstay in domestic cricket, amassing over 7,600 runs in 101 first-class matches at an impressive average of nearly 50.

Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh, India's left-arm pacer, is on the verge of making his Test debut during the upcoming five-match series against England, set to commence on June 20, 2025, at Edgbaston. Arshdeep's recent performances in English conditions have garnered significant attention.

Players Who Are Set To Come Back

Karun Nair

Karun Nair’s resurgence, with over 850 domestic runs, makes him a strong contender for a Test recall. His triple-century experience and hunger for runs could add depth to India’s batting. Nair’s technique will suit English pitches and position him as a reliable backup for the intense 2025 series.

Recently, the two legends of Indian Cricket, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, both have retired from Test cricket. In the absence of these two legends, there is now a big hole to fill. Shubman Gill is now been appointed as the Captain of the Indian Test Team, and Rishabh Pant is his deputy. Players like Sai Sudharshan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair and Arshdeep Singh are also a part of the squad. While 3 of them will look forward to their test debut, Karun Nair will be looking to make a much-awaited comeback.

England vs India 2025 Test Series Schedule

Here's the complete schedule for the Eng vs Ind test series: