The BCCI has announced India’s Test squad for the upcoming five-match series against England on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 1:30 PM IST in Mumbai. This series marks the beginning of India’s new World Test Championship (2025–2027) cycle and is the first after the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket.
Team India Squad
| No. | Player | Position |
| 1. | Shubman Gill (C) | Batsman, Captain |
| 2. | Rishabh Pat (VC), (WK) | Batsman, Vice Captain |
| 3. | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batsman |
| 4. | KL Rahul | Batsman |
| 5. | Sai Sudharsan | Batsman |
| 6. | Abhimanyu Easwaran | Batsman |
| 7. | Karun Nair | Batsman |
| 8. | Nitish Kumar Yadav | All-Rounder |
| 9. | Ravindra Jadeja | All-Rounder |
| 10. | Dhruv Jurel (WK) | Wicket-Keeper Batsman |
| 11. | Washington Sundar | All-Rounder |
| 12. | Shardul Thakur | All-Rounder |
| 13. | Jasprit Bumrah | Bowler |
| 14. | Mohd. Siraj | Bowler |
| 15. | Prasidh Krishna | Bowler |
| 16. | Akash Deep | Bowler |
| 17. | Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| 18. | Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler |
Key Highlights
Leadership Transition
- Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have retired from Test cricket, creating a significant leadership and batting gap in the squad.
- Shubman Gill named the new Test captain, and Rishabh Pant named Vice Captain.
Squad Size and Announcement
The squad is comprised of 17 members, with a focus on both batting and pace options, especially given concern.
Likely Batting Order and New Faces
- KL Rahul is likely to open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal.
- Shubman Gill is expected to move to the crucial No. 4 spot vacated by Kohli.
- The No. 3 position could go to either Sai Sudharsan or Karun Nair, both of whom have impressed in domestic cricket and the IPL.
Also Read: IPL 2025 Points Table After RCB vs SRH Match (as of May 24, 2025)
Series Details
- The five-match Test series will be played at Headingley (Leeds), Edgbaston (Birmingham), Lord’s (London), Old Trafford (Manchester), and The Oval (London) from June to August 2025.
- This is India’s first bilateral Test series after major retirements and the beginning of a new era for the team.
The BCCI is set to unveil a new-look Indian Test squad for the England series, led by Shubman Gill, with several fresh faces expected following the retirement of key veterans.
