India, England Open 2025–27 World Test Championship Series at Headingley

The India vs England 2025 Test series begins on June 20 at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds, marking the start of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle. This five-match series features a mix of experienced players and emerging talent, with India under new leadership: Shubman Gill as captain and Rishabh Pant as vice-captain, while veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are absent. Key Indian players include Jasprit Bumrah, ranked the No.1 Test bowler globally, and KL Rahul, returning to the top order, alongside England's Joe Root and Chris Woakes. Matches will be broadcast live in India on Sony Sports Ten channels with streaming available on JioHotstar and JioCinema, while Sky Sports Cricket covers the series in the UK. Both teams are in transition phases, with India aiming to groom the next generation and England seeking to avenge their previous 4-1 series defeat to India. The series promises high-quality red-ball cricket and is crucial for early WTC points and team development.