When Will India Squad Be Announced For England Series? Here's What We Know

While Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 continues to thrill cricket fans across the globe, preparations are quietly underway for India's next big assignment in red-ball cricket.

After IPL 2025 concludes on May 25, Team India will begin their tour of England for high-octane five-match Test series.

India vs England: A key WTC Series

India vs England five-match Test series, scheduled from June 20 to August 4, marks India's first outing in the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle. Given the high stakes and historical rivalry, the tour is expected to be closely watched.

Here's the tentative Test match schedule:

1st Test: June 20–24

2nd Test: July 2–6

3rd Test: July 10–14

4th Test: July 23–27

5th Test: July 31–August 4

Squad announcement expected in May

As per a report by Cricbuzz, the Indian squad is likely to be announced sometime in May. Though no official date has been confirmed, it is expected to be revealed either during the IPL or shortly after, between May 26 and 31.

Rohit Sharma's position under scanner

One of the biggest questions ahead of India's England tour is about Rohit Sharma's future as Test captain. His recent form - both with the bat and as a leader - during the New Zealand and Border-Gavaskar series was underwhelming.

There is growing speculation that the selectors may consider a new captain for the England tour. If Rohit is not chosen to lead, there is a possibility that he may not be part of the squad at all - only time will tell.

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According to Cricbuzz, Rohit's leadership will be a key agenda item during the selection meeting.

India recently suffered a 3-0 whitewash at home against New Zealand - a first in their Test history - which raised serious doubts about Rohit's leadership. This was followed by another setback, as India failed to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, ending hopes of a third consecutive Test series win on Australian soil.

These back-to-back defeats led to heavy criticism and demands for a change in captaincy. However, Rohit's successful campaign in the Champions Trophy 2025, where he led India to the title, may weigh in his favor.

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