India is gearing up for a fresh Test series against England in June-August 2025 following the conclusion of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The five-match Test series will kick off on June 20, with the first match scheduled at Headingley, Leeds. Reports suggest that senior players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin might be rested, paving the way for new faces in the squad. Here’s a look at the probable squad and the debutants for the series.
Senior Players Rested, Young Guns to Shine
Selectors are likely to rest senior players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin to provide opportunities to emerging talents. Five players who have impressed in domestic cricket are expected to make their Test debuts:
- Sai Sudharsan
- The Tamil Nadu batter stunned with a 213-run innings in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25.
- Likely to replace Rohit Sharma at the top of the order.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Known for his consistency across formats, he is set to bolster the middle order.
- Mayank Yadav
- A promising pacer, he could step in for Mohammed Siraj.
- Tanush Kotian
- An off-spinner with an all-rounder profile, Kotian might replace Ashwin.
- Saurabh Kumar
- A left-arm spinner who has been making waves in domestic cricket.
Captaincy in Bumrah’s Hands
With Rohit Sharma rested, Jasprit Bumrah is expected to lead the side. Bumrah has previously captained India in Tests but faced challenges. The management is likely to give him another shot at leading the team. Rishabh Pant will be the primary wicketkeeper, with Dhruv Jurel as his backup.
India’s Probable Squad for the England Test Series
- Jasprit Bumrah (Captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Abhimanyu Easwaran
- Shubman Gill
- Sai Sudharsan
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- KL Rahul
- Rishabh Pant (WK)
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Dhruv Jurel (WK)
- Tanush Kotian
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Mayank Yadav
- Akash Deep
- Saurabh Kumar
- Prasidh Krishna
- Harshit Rana
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Washington Sundar
This revamped squad reflects India’s focus on grooming young talent for the future, ensuring a strong bench strength while managing the workload of senior players.
