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The five -party test series between England and India officially starts today (June 20) in Headingley, Leeds, marking a crucial start to the World ICC Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 for both cricketing powers. This series is more than a renewal of one of the most captivating rivalries of the cricket; They have announced a new important chapter for the Indian test cricket, with Shubman gill Passing in the formidable role of the captain in the midst of the absence of several legendary figures.
England vs India 2025, 1st test: pre -view
India arrives in England in a period of considerable transition. Retirements of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin have left a palpable gap in terms of leadership, experience and winning skill. All eyes will be in Gill, who, as 37th Men’s Captain of Male Tests in India, faces the immediate challenge of directing a youth workforce in the demanding English conditions. The team sees the return of Rishabh pant As a vice-chapter and wick goalkeeper, providing crucial experience behind the collisions. The higher order is expected to have the aggressive Yasse jiswalthe kl rahul resistant and debuting Sai SudharsanSign a new approach to the Battle of India. The average order is strengthened by the comeback comeback of Karun nair After an eight -year hiatus, while all Ravindra jadaja Add a vital balance. The rhythm attack will be headed by the formidable duo of Jasprit bumrah and Mohammed Siraj.
Under the captaincy of Ben Stokes, England has already named his interpretation XI, showing a combination of established talent and promising newcomers. Injuries to the experienced quick bowls Wooden brand and Stone Olly it means that Chris Woakes, Josh Language and CARS OF BRYDON will have the order of the responsibilities of the primary rhythm, with Shoaib Bashir Serving as a solo specialist spinner. Four players – Harry Brook, Jamie Smith, Brydon Carse and Josh Language – His tests are expected to debut against India, emphasizing the relative inexperience within the England bowling unit against this specific opposition. However, the Battle Core of England is still robust, with the tastes of Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Popethe always reliable Root Joe and Captain Stokes to himself.
ENG VS IND ITE TO HEAD RECORD A Headingley
The test matches played: 07 | England won: 4 | India won: 2 | No result: 1
Headingley Test and record statistics
- Total matches: 84
- The matches won Batting first: 29
- The matches won Bowling first: 36
- Average scores of the first entry: 298
- Medium scores of the second post: 291
- Average scores of the 3rd entry: 239
- Average scores of the 4th entry: 165
- Highest registered total: 653/4 (193 ov) for Australia vs England
- Lower total registered: 61/10 (26.2 ov) of western Indies vs England
- High Individual Score: Don Bradman (334 for Australia)
- The best bowling figures in an entry: Bob Willis (8/43 for England)
- The best bowling figures in a match: Colin Blythe (15/99 for England)
Also read: England vs India 2025 – Meteorological Terrain Report for First Test in Headingley, Leeds
