The stage is set for an epic clash between India and England, with the five-match series kicking off on June 20. But before that, the Indian team is getting a taste of competitive cricket with a four-day intra-squad practice match against India A at the Kent County Cricket Ground in Beckenham.
A video doing the rounds on social media shows KL Rahul in action with the bat.
GLIMPSE OF INDIA VS INDIA A
KL Rahul batting and Bumrah and Kuldeep fielding pic.twitter.com/bznF9N9hY5
— Prakash (@definitelynot05) June 13, 2025
The Indian team has arrived in England, and the series schedule is out. The first Test will be played at Headingley from June 20, followed by the second Test at Birmingham from July 2. The third Test is scheduled for July 10 at Lord’s, while the fourth Test will be played at Manchester from July 23. The series will conclude with the fifth Test at The Oval in London from July 31.
Here’s a look at the Indian team:
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- Rishabh Pant (Vice-Captain and Wicketkeeper)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- KL Rahul
- Sai Sudharsan
- Abhimanyu Easwaran
- Karun Nair
- Nitish Reddy
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper)
- Washington Sundar
- Shardul Thakur
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
- Akash Deep
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kuldeep Yadav
The team is gearing up for a tough series, and this practice match is the perfect opportunity for the players to get some game time under their belt.