US EditionEngland Chooses to Bowl First Against India in Test Series Opener at Headingley
- India and England commence the first Test of their five-match series on June 20, 2025, at Headingley Stadium in Leeds with England winning the toss and choosing to bowl first.
- This match follows a transition phase for India, led by first-time Test captain Shubman Gill and featuring debutant Sai Sudharsan batting at number three as part of a new-look batting order without Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin.
- England's captain Ben Stokes highlighted good batting conditions at Headingley despite the sunny, hot weather, while the Indian pace attack includes Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, with spin and depth from Ravindra Jadeja.
- After a hiatus of 3,006 days, Karun Nair makes a comeback to Test cricket, marking the fourth-longest interval between appearances for India, while experienced all-rounder Shardul Thakur rejoins the Test squad as the team’s fourth pace bowler.
- The match signals a fresh chapter in India-England rivalry amid India's pursuit of a series win in England for the first time since 2007, while England aims to maintain their strong home record under coach Brendon McCullum.
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