India England tour Team: Probable 18-member squad of Indian Test team for England tour
The Indian cricket team is going to tour England between June to August 2025 for a five-Test series against England. This important series will start on June 20 in Leeds. This tour is considered very important for India after losing the two previous Test series. The BCCI may soon announce Team India’s Test squad for this tour. Here we are taking a look at India’s probable 18-member Test team for the England tour.
1. Shubman Gill (Captain)
After Rohit Sharma’s retirement from Test cricket, Shubman Gill is likely to be made the next captain. He is young, full of confidence and is among the top batsmen of India. The team can get a new direction under his captaincy.
2. Jasprit Bumrah
Bumrah has already been the vice-captain of the Test team and recently also did the stand-in captaincy in BGT 2024-25. However, it may be difficult to play him in all the Tests given his workload, but he remains India’s most reliable pacer in the bowling department.
3. Yashasvi Jaiswal
In the last two years, Yashasvi Jaiswal has emerged as a strong pillar for the Indian Test team. His performance in Australia was excellent and now he will play Test for the first time in England. His form in IPL 2025 has also been tremendous.
4. Virat Kohli
There are reports of Virat Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket, but the team management is trying to persuade him. Virat’s experience will be very important for the team in Rohit’s absence. His performance in IPL has also been good.
5. KL Rahul (wk)
KL Rahul opened in Australia under difficult conditions and performed well. His experience can be useful for India in England. He will also be a wicketkeeping option along with Pant.
6. Rishabh Pant (wk)
Rishabh Pant has been India’s most effective batsman in Test cricket abroad. His form has been weak in IPL 2025, but his record in Test cricket is of a different level. He will be India’s first choice wicketkeeper.
7. Ravindra Jadeja
Jadeja is India’s most reliable spinner abroad. He also scored a century in the last England series. His experience and all-round contribution will be important in this tour as well.
Read More
8. Mohammed Shami
Shami is now fit and bowling at full speed. Although his rhythm seems a bit weak, he can return to his best form again in England conditions.
9. Washington Sundar
Sundar may get a chance after Ashwin’s retirement. He becomes an option for the team in off-spin as well as batting. He can be a part of the England tour as a backup spinner.
10. Axar Patel
Axar Patel can also return to the Test team after a long time. He has been playing continuously in the white ball for some time now and his bowling can be effective on England pitches.
11. Mohammed Siraj
Siraj was dropped in the Australia series, but now he is in good form and his past record in England is also good. He can return to the squad as the third fast bowler.
12. Nitish Kumar Reddy
Nitish Kumar Reddy impressed everyone with his brilliant performance in BGT 2024-25. He is also scoring runs and taking wickets with the ball. His all-round role can be important in England conditions.
13. Harshit Rana
Harshit Rana played the role of third seamer for India in some matches in Australia. His form has been good in IPL 2025, and he can join the squad as a backup pacer.
14. Sarfaraz Khan
Sarfaraz Khan has performed well every time he got the chance. He has not yet played Tests in SENA countries, but his technique can be successful in England as well. He will be a backup middle-order batsman.
15. Dhurv Jurel (wk)
Dhurv Jurel made his Test debut against England in 2024 and was also named Man of the Match. After Pant’s return, he can remain in the squad as a backup keeper, and can also play as a middle-order batsman if required.
16. Abhimanyu Easwaran
After Rohit’s retirement, India needs new opening options. Easwaran is an experienced domestic batsman and has been close to selection for a long time. He can come into the squad as a backup opener.
17. Karun Nair
Karun Nair has scored consistently in domestic cricket and has strengthened his claim for a comeback. He can be selected in the squad as an additional reliable batsman in the difficult conditions of England.
18. Sai Sudharsan
Sai Sudharsan is in excellent form and has batted brilliantly in IPL 2025. His batting technique can come in handy in the seaming conditions of England. He can be included in the squad as a backup opener.
Conclusion
This Test squad for India England tour Team has been prepared keeping in mind India’s current form, experience and future needs. There may be many changes in captaincy, pace attack and batting line-up. This series can prove to be decisive in deciding the direction of India’s Test future.
ALSO READ: Top 4 Indian Batsmen With Most T20I Sixes in an Innings
