The much-awaited India vs. England Test series is set to begin on Friday, June 20, with the opening clash taking place at Headingley, Leeds. In a big boost for fans, the entire five-match Test series will be telecast live and free on DD Sports, available on Doordarshan’s Free Dish platform. Cricket lovers across India can now enjoy the red-ball rivalry without paying a single rupee, as the matches will be accessible without any subscription.

The first Test will be played from June 20 to 24, with the toss scheduled for 3:00 PM IST and play starting at 3:30 PM IST. The final Test matches are to be played out in traditional English venues of Birmingham, London (Lord’s and Oval), and Manchester. With a new Test captain for India and England still following their aggressive 'Bazball' approach, we can expect fiery cricket and a fierce battle between bat and ball.

Adding to the excitement is the presence of young talent and seasoned players in both squads. With India's youthful team looking to make its mark and England's confident lineup looking to challenge at home, it should be a treat for cricket fans.

India vs England 2025 Test Schedule

• 1st Test: June 20–24 – Headingley, Leeds
• 2nd Test: July 2–6 – Birmingham
• 3rd Test: July 10–14 – Lord’s, London
• 4th Test: July 23–27 – Old Trafford, Manchester
• 5th Test: July 31–August 4 – Kennington Oval, London
  

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India Squad for England Test Series

Shubman Gill (C), Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sai Sudharsan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Rishabh Pant (WK), KL Rahul (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana.

England Squad for India Test Series.

Ben Stokes (C), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Zak Crawley, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Chris Woakes, Ollie Pope (WK), Jamie Smith (WK), Samuel James Cook, Brydon Carse, Shoaib Bashir, Josh Tongue, Jamie Overton.