India-England Tour 2025: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for India’s 2025 tour of England, set to kick off on June 20 at Headingley in Leeds. This highly anticipated five-match Test series is a crucial fixture in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle.
Tour Schedule– India-England
- 1st Test: June 20-24, 2025 at Headingley, Leeds
- 2nd Test: July 2-6, 2025 at Edgbaston, Birmingham
- 3rd Test: July 10-14, 2025 at Lord’s, London
- 4th Test: July 23-27, 2025 at Old Trafford, Manchester
- 5th Test: July 31-August 4, 2025 at The Oval, London
This series marks India’s attempt to secure their first series win in England since 2007 when they last triumphed under the leadership of Rahul Dravid. The 2021 tour saw India leading 2-1 before the final Test was postponed due to COVID-19 and later ended in a 2-2 draw after India’s defeat at Edgbaston in 2022.
Background and Significance
India’s upcoming tour is critical as it represents a significant challenge against England in their home conditions. The series is expected to be one of the most anticipated bilateral competitions in the WTC cycle, especially following India’s recent home dominance against England, where they secured a 4-1 victory earlier this year.
During the 2021-22 tour, England’s “Bazball” approach, led by Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, failed to overcome India’s formidable performances. In contrast, India’s spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, along with emerging talents like Shubman Gill, Dhruv Jurel, and Sarfaraz Khan, showcased their potential, making this upcoming tour even more intriguing.
Fans and cricket enthusiasts will be eagerly watching as India, under the guidance of captain Rohit Sharma, prepares to take on England in what promises to be a fiercely contested series.
