The first Test is scheduled to be held at Headingley, Leeds from June 20-24, followed by Test matches at Edgbaston, Birmingham (2-6 July), Lord’s (10-14 July), Old Trafford, Manchester (July 23-27) and The Oval (July 31-August 4).
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the schedule on X.
“Announced! A look at #TeamIndia’s fixtures for the 5-match Test series against England in 2025 #ENGvIND,” posted BCCI.
India haven’t defeated England on their home soil since they defeated the Three Lions 1-0 in 2007 when captained by Rahul Dravid. It will also function as one of the much awaited bilateral matches within the 2025-27 cycle of the ICC World Test Championship, as per ANI.
Under Virat Kohli‘s captaincy, India played four Test matches in August and September of 2021 while on their most recent tour of England, winning 2-1.
However, COVID-19 forced a rescheduling of the championship match for July 2022. Under the leadership of Jasprit Bumrah, India played that match in Edgbaston, where they lost it by seven wickets to level the series at 2-2 and blow the best opportunity to win the Test series under England’s harsh conditions.
In the last Test series between the two teams, England lost 1-4 to India in India. With captain Rohit Sharma, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin putting on dominant performances, England’s ‘Bazball’ style of cricket failed to overcome India’s home advantage.
Matches have been deliberately scheduled at locations where England’s swing bowlers will have a clear edge by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
To allow players to recover, there is a week’s break between the first and second Tests and an eight-day break between the third and fourth Tests.
