Rohit Sharma is set to captain the Indian cricket team in the upcoming Test series against England, according to a recent PTI report. Even after struggling in Australia, where he only managed to score 31 runs over three matches, the selectors have chosen not to remove him from the captaincy. It’s worth noting that Rohit even took the decision to drop himself from playing in the final Test match in Sydney, which shows how serious he is about improving.
The report mentions that despite his recent setbacks, including two Test series losses against New Zealand and Australia, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sees Rohit as someone who can lead the team effectively after India’s triumph in the Champions Trophy 2025.
As for the squad selection for the England series, there’s talk that the BCCI will give some clues during the last week of IPL 2025. An insider shared that there’s still plenty of time to announce the team, most likely just before or right after the IPL knockout matches. By then, we should have a good idea of which players are fit and ready to go, which will help fans and analysts alike make sense of the upcoming team lineup.
Meanwhile, some key players from the Indian side might be part of the ‘A’ team, which is scheduled to go up against the Lions in a couple of four-day matches. These matches will be crucial as they prepare for the five-match Test series against England.
India’s trip kicks off with the first Test at Headingley on June 20, and they’re looking to secure their first Test series win in England since 2007. The first of the warm-up matches will be held at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence in Canterbury starting May 30. A week later, another match is on the calendar at County Ground in Northampton, set to begin on June 6.
As of now, most Indian cricketers are tied up with their IPL teams, and the focus will soon shift to the league’s knockout stages, taking place on May 20, 21, and 23, leading to the grand finale on May 25. This busy schedule keeps the excitement high in the cricket community, as fans eagerly anticipate the upcoming matches both in the IPL and the subsequent Test series.
