IND vs ENG Test: The Indian team is set to play a five-Test series on the England tour starting June 20. Big changes are expected, as Rohit Sharma has retired from Test cricket during the middle of IPL 2025.
Along with Rohit, there are reports that Virat Kohli may also retire from the longest format before the England series. India may begin their World Test Championship journey with a fresh squad. Shubman Gill, who is currently one of the best batsmen in world cricket, is likely to be given the captaincy of the Test team. After Rohit and Kohli, only a few senior players like Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, and Ravindra Jadeja will remain in the squad.
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Confirmed Players for the Tour
KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal will likely open the innings, with both having previous experience opening together. Additionally, Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant’s places on the team have also been confirmed.
Competition for Players in the Squad
Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel may get a spot in the playing XI, but they face competition from Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair, who have performed well in domestic cricket. Ravindra Jadeja is expected to be the only spinner in the squad for England, though he may face competition from Axar Patel and Washington Sundar.
Fast-Bowling Responsibility
The fast-bowling department will likely be led by Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and Nitish Kumar Reddy. It will also be interesting to see whether Arshdeep Singh, Shreyas Iyer, and Abhimanyu Easwaran will make the squad.
Rohit and Kohli’s Brilliant IPL Form
Rohit Sharma’s retirement and Virat Kohli’s potential retirement have shocked Indian cricket (IND vs ENG), but both players have been in outstanding form in IPL 2025. While Rohit struggled in the first few matches, he found his rhythm and played several brilliant innings. Kohli, on the other hand, made it to the Orange Cap list, showing his excellent form.
India’s Probable Squad for the England Tour
Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Dhruv Jurel, Sarfaraz Khan, Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, and Akashdeep.
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