India Test Squad for England Tour 2025 Announced: Shubman Gill Named New Captain

Shubman Gill Leads a New Era: India’s Test Squad for England Tour 2025 Announced!

The winds of change are sweeping through Indian cricket! The BCCI has officially unveiled a fresh-looking 18-member Test squad for the much-anticipated five-match Test series against England, starting June 20, 2025. This isn’t just another tour—it’s the kick-off to the 2025–27 World Test Championship cycle, and it comes with a bold new leadership call.

Shubman Gill steps into the spotlight as India’s new Test captain, with Rishabh Pant returning as both vice-captain and wicketkeeper, marking a new chapter after the retirements of icons Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Meet the New-Look Indian Squad

Batting Line-up:

Alongside mainstays like KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, the selectors have handed opportunities to promising names like Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, and Nitish Reddy—a mix of youth, grit, and untapped firepower.

All-Round Power:

Veteran Ravindra Jadeja and the versatile Washington Sundar will shoulder the balance between bat and ball.

Wicketkeeping Duo:

Pant is back behind the stumps, joined by rising star Dhruv Jurel.

Pace Attack:

India’s fast-bowling arsenal features Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, and Shardul Thakur—a lethal mix designed for English conditions.

Spin Wizardry:

Kuldeep Yadav will lead the spin department, offering variation and control.

No Shami, No Iyer, No Kishan

Some big names are missing—Mohammed Shami has been ruled out due to fitness issues, and there's no room for Shreyas Iyer, Sarfaraz Khan, or Ishan Kishan this time around.

Test Venues & Schedule

The five-match series will unfold at classic English venues: Headingley, Edgbaston, Lord’s, Old Trafford, and The Oval. The final showdown is set for July 31, 2025.

This squad is more than a team—it’s a statement. With a new captain, fresh blood, and a fearless mindset, India is gearing up to take on England in their own backyard. The future of Indian Test cricket has officially begun—and it looks exciting!

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