The Indian cricket team is gearing up for a challenging tour of England. After the IPL 2025 wraps up, the team will head to England for a five-match Test series. The big question on everyone’s mind is: who will lead the team as captain? Sources close to the team have revealed that the 18-member squad will be announced on May 24, along with the new Test captain.
Rumors are circulating that Shubman Gill might be handed the captaincy, while Rishabh Pant could be named vice-captain. The squad is expected to feature a mix of experienced players and young talent, with seven batsmen, two wicketkeepers, three all-rounders, one spinner, and five pace bowlers.
The Test series against England will kick off on June 20 at Leeds, followed by matches in Birmingham, London, Manchester, and another London fixture. Fans are eagerly waiting to see which players will make the cut and who will lead the team. There’s also speculation about the possible return of Karun Nair and the inclusion of Shreyas Iyer and Sai Sudarshan.
Here’s a possible squad: Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudarshan, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Sarfaraz Khan, Karun Nair, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, and Harshit Rana.
The Test series schedule is as follows:
- 1st Test: June 20-24 at Leeds
- 2nd Test: July 2-6 at Birmingham
- 3rd Test: July 10-14 at Lord’s
- 4th Test: July 23-27 at Manchester
- 5th Test: July 31-August 4 at The Oval, London
The announcement of the squad and the new captain on May 24 will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike. Will Shubman Gill lead the team, and which players will make the final cut? The wait is almost over.