ind vs eng

Here’s the latest on the IND vs ENG Test series kicking off June 20, 2025 at Headingley, Leeds:

🏆 Anderson–Tendulkar TrophyA new chapter began as India and England will now compete for the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, unveiled in honour of James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar. This replaces the Pataudi and Anthony De Mello trophies .

🇮🇳 India’s New-Look Leadership. •Shubman Gill (25) debuts as Test captain, replacing retired veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. He’s focused on his batting and letting performances speak louder than pressure . •Gill stated that winning a Test series in England ranks far above IPL victories .

🇬🇧 England’s Gameplan. •Ben Stokes, continuing his “Bazball” leadership, admitted his side needs to improve their adaptability under pressure. •England’s XI includes Joe Root, Ollie Pope, Harry Brook, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, and Shoaib Bashir .

🧩 India’s Squad & Selection Updates. •18-member squad features core players like KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant (VC & WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Karun Nair, Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, and Arshdeep Singh. •Final XI remains under consideration, with contenders like Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel, Karun Nair and Shardul Thakur in the mix. Karun Nair’s inclusion seems likely .

🌧️ Leeds Weather & Pitch. Day 1 (June 20) should be clear and sunny, but rain is expected later in the match window. •Headingley’s pitch traditionally aids fast bowlers initially and shifts in favor of spinners around Day3

🎯 Player Focus: •Rishabh Pant eyes cementing his status as India’s most successful wicketkeeper-batter, aiming to surpass MS Dhoni’s record. •Jasprit Bumrah carries big expectations; India’s bowling often revolves around him .

🔮 Outlook. This series not only kicks off the 2025–27 World Test Championship cycle, but also symbolizes a generational shift—the Gill era against England’s aggressive Bazball approach. With Indian legends stepping aside and England targeting control, the competition is set to be a defining fixture.