The Indian men’s cricket team is gearing up to kick off the 2025-26 season with a thrilling five-match Test series against England. This much-anticipated series is scheduled to begin on June 20 at Headingley, and the matches that follow will be in Birmingham, Lord’s, Manchester, and The Oval. Very soon, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will reveal the squad for this tour, and cricket fans are eagerly speculating if Rohit Sharma will make the cut. He really struggled in the last Test series against Australia, and many believe his time in this format might be over at 37. But, Rohit isn’t ready to give up just yet. He’s still India’s top run-scorer in the World Test Championship, and he has his eyes firmly set on the challenge of playing in England.
In a recent chat with former Australian captain Michael Clarke on Beyond23 Cricket, Rohit expressed his thoughts on the upcoming series. He emphasized the importance of having key players like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami in top form. We want Bumrah, Shami, and other bowlers to be 100% fit for the England tour, he shared. If we have a fully fit team, then obviously we’ll have a great series in England. It’s going to be a good challenge for us in England. His confidence is contagious, and it really captures the spirit of the team as they prepare for what’s ahead.
Looking back, it’s been quite a journey for the Indian team. They finished as runners-up in both the 2021 and 2023 World Test Championship finals, making their mark on the international stage. The last time they won a Test series in England was back in 2007 when they were led by Rahul Dravid. In the 2021 tour of England, they managed to snag two wins under Virat Kohli’s captaincy but also faced defeat in the other two matches, with the final one played in July 2022 at Edgbaston.
As the players focus on training and strategy, fans can expect some exciting cricket ahead. The anticipation is building, and everyone is eager to see how the team performs against England, especially with such a storied rivalry on the line.
