India's much-anticipated tour of England is set to kick off on June 20. In preparation, former Indian cricket legends have counseled Shubman Gill and his team to quickly familiarize themselves with the English playing conditions for a successful series. Former England captain Michael Vaughan considers this five-Test match series a potential new dawn for the Indian squad.
The Indian team currently finds itself in a period of transition as star players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and spinner Ravichandran Ashwin have retired from Test cricket. Additionally, fast bowler Mohammed Shami has not been included for this tour. Cheteshwar Pujara emphasized that in England, every player must contribute meaningfully to the team.
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Pujara's Advice to Team India
He stated, “The Indian team heading to England must swiftly adapt to the local conditions and play accordingly. From my experience as a player who understands batting and team harmony in English conditions, discipline, patience, and mutual support are imperative. Every player must contribute and respect the challenges faced. I am confident this tour presents a magnificent opportunity for each player and the entire team to prove themselves and achieve success.”
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Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan echoed that the sooner Indian players adapt, the better it will be for them. The new Indian squad faces tough challenges in England, but as an all-rounder, I recognize the importance of adjusting to conditions. Gill’s leadership, Pant’s energy, and India's young talents must step forward.
The 18-Member Indian Squad for the England Tour:
Shubman Gill (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Rishabh Pant (Vice-Captain/Wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper), Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Karun Nair, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.
Complete Schedule for India vs England Test Series 2025
First Test: 20-24 June, 2025 - Headingley, LeedsSecond Test: 2-6 July, 2025 - Edgbaston, BirminghamThird Test: 10-14 July, 2025 - Lord’s, LondonFourth Test: 23-27 July, 2025 - Old Trafford, ManchesterFifth Test: 31 July-4 August, 2025 - The Oval, London
