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With the long -awaited Five -party testing series between England and India Began on June 20, Open of England Well duckett He has expressed strong confidence in the ability of his side to succeed on the Indian team visiting. In a recent interview with Mail Sport, Duckett openly stated that England “should” and “Can” overcome India in the next series, citing the advantage at home and the familiarity of England with their own conditions as key factors.
England struggles in past series and historical challenges of India
India record in England has been historically poor, after having won only three wins from the country’s test series since its first tour in 1932. His most recent victory in Soil English arrived in 2007 under Rahul Dravid ‘The leadership. Since then, India has suffered heavy defeats, including a 0-4 white in 2011, a loss of 1-3 in 2014 and a 1-4 defeat in 2018. In its last series of tests in England, which was divided into 2021 and 2022 due to Covid-19 interruptions, both teams ended with a 2-2 tie, with India, which ended with India, the 2-1 before the final test.
Despite these historical mishap, India will enter the series with a strong template with some of the best baptisms and bowls in the world. However, Duckett is still unmatched, emphasizing that playing in English conditions is a completely different challenge for India compared to his dominion at home.
“India at home is very different in India. It’s a side we feel we should beat and we can overcome. It will be a good series,” Said Duckett.
Facing Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami: Ben Duckett’s perspective
One of the biggest challenges for the highest order of England in the next series will be to face the Indian World Class Rhythm Attack, especially Spearhead Jasprit bumrah and Seamer experienced Mohammed Shami. However, Duckett, who has faced Bumrah before in a complete series of five tests, is still entrusted with his ability to handle the threat represented by Indian quick bowls. Duckett also recalled his previous encounters with Shami, who went back to his single tour in India in 2016/17. Although he fought in this series, managing only 18 runs in three tickets, Shami never said goodbye.
“Before I have faced a series of five tests. I know what will do me, and the good thing is that I know what skills have. There will be nothing to surprise me. It will be a challenge and the Mohammed Shami red ball skills are as threatening as Bumrah. But if I can go through this opening spell, I think there are currents.” Duckett concluded.
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Your confidence comes from your past experience against Bumrah. In the last series of tests between the two parts in the winter of 2024/25, Bumrah was rested for a game, but he still ended with 19 doctors with an amazing average of 16.89. Duckett, meanwhile, was one of the highest scorers in England in this series, accumulating 343 runs at 34.30, just behind Zak CrawleyThe 407 races. Above all, Bumrah fired Duckett only once in four tests, cleaning him spectacularly after the left side had reached 47. In his direct meetings, Duckett scored 63 runs of 94 balls against Bumrah, showing his ability to counteract the Indian Pealer Ace.
England Test Program vs India 2025
The long -awaited test series will begin in Headingley in Leeds on June 20, with the final test scheduled to conclude in early August. The five -game series will be crucial for both teams in the CPI World Test Championship classification, as England aims to recover recent struggles, while India seeks to improve its record in English soil.
- First test: June 20-24: Headingley, Leeds
- Second test: June 28 – July 2: Lord’s, London
- Third test: July 6-10: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
- Fourth Test: July 18-22: Old Trafford, Manchester
- Fifth test: July 26 – August 1: The Oval, London
With the two world -class talents and the aggressive Bazball approach of England under Brendon McCullum to test, the next series promises to be an exciting contest. Duckett’s confidence in his team’s ability to defeat India will be tested soon when the two cricket giants block their horns in what is expected to be a high -intensity battle.
