The Indian cricket team’s recent test series against Australia ended in a disappointing 1-3 defeat, resulting in their failure to qualify for the World Test Championship final. This series was a challenging experience for Indian fans, with many star players underperforming. However, Jasprit Bumrah’s outstanding performance earned him the Player of the Series award. The team’s poor form led to the captain being dropped from the playing 11 mid-series. With the World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle complete, fans are eager to know when the Indian team will play their next test match.
India’s Next Test Match Schedule
After a few months, the Indian team will return to Test cricket, participating in the next cycle of the World Test Championship. A five-match test series against England is scheduled to begin on June 20. The series will run from June 20 to August 4, with matches played in Leeds, Birmingham, London, Manchester, and London. This series is part of the WTC 2025-27 cycle, and the Indian team will tour England for the matches. The first match is set to take place in Leeds.
Team India’s Schedule
- 1st Test – 20-24 June (Headingley, Leeds)
- Second Test – 02-06 July (Edgbaston, Birmingham)
- Third – 10-14 July (Lord’s, London)
- Fourth – 23–27 July (Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester)
- Fifth – 31 July to 04 August (Kennington Oval, London)
India’s Previous Performance in England
The Indian team last toured England in 2021, playing a five-match Test series. The series ended in a 2-2 draw, with the final match being played in 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Indian team was led by Virat Kohli during that series, while Jasprit Bumrah captained the team in the final match. Since then, India has not toured England for a Test series.