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India and England will compete in a five-match Test series beginning June 20, 2025. Their previous away series resulted in a 2-2 draw.

New Delhi: The five-match Test series between India and England is scheduled to begin June 20, 2025. India’s team, currently undergoing a generational shift, will field a number of young players in this series.

The recent retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from Test cricket have created a significant gap in the team’s composition, necessitating a rise in performance from younger players.

The sudden retirements of Virat and Rohit from the Test format have created a sense of disappointment among fans, while some understands the gravity of their decision. Given the new cycle of Word Test Championship, this development will mark a new era in Indian crickey.

Several reports suggest that Head Coach Gautam Gambhir was instrumental in the decision to drop Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the Test team. Additionally, it’s been reported that Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar informed both players of his intention to field a younger team for the upcoming England series.

Reports suggest Gautam Gambhir is seeking independent control over the Test team’s operations to prevent a recurrence of the team’s recent poor performance in home and away series against New Zealand and Australia. A Dainik Jagran article claims he has formally requested this autonomy from the cricket board.

India’s upcoming test series against England commences their World Test Championship 2027 campaign. While Shubman Gill has been discussed as a potential future Test captain, no official announcement has been made.

The Indian cricket team’s selection committee and management are currently considering separate squads for different playing formats, a previously unprecedented approach.