England to host India for five-Test series in June 2025
Team India will tour England for a five-match Test series in June next year. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the same while announcing the 2025 home fixtures for England Men and Women. Headingley, Edgbaston, Lord's, Old Trafford, and The Oval will host the five Men's Tests between India and England. Notably, India haven't won a Test series in England since 2007.
Fixtures: India tour of England, 2025
1st Test: June 20-24 - Headingley. 2nd Test: July 2-6 - Edgbaston, Birmingham. 3rd Test: July 10-14 - Lord's, London. 4th Test: July 23-27 - Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. 5th Test: July 31 - August 4 - The Kia Oval, London.
The 2021 series in England ended in a draw
India are yet to win a Test series in England since 2007, when the Rahul Dravid-led side beat the hosts 1-0. India last toured England for a Test series in 2021. The visitors led by Virat Kohli claimed a 2-1 lead after beating England at Lord's and The Oval. However, the delayed fifty Test (due to COVID-19 pandemic) was won by England in 2022.
India beat England 4-1 in 2024
India last clashed against England in a Test series earlier this year. The visitors led by Ben Stokes claimed a 28-run win in the series opener in Hyderabad. However, India bounced back to win the next four Tests. The Rohit Sharma-led Team India thrashed England by an innings and 64 runs in the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala.
Schedule of England's home summer
Before hosting India, the England men's cricket team will face the West Indies at home. The two sides will engage in three ODIs and as many T20Is between May 29 and June 10. In September, South Africa will visit England for three ODIs and as many T20Is. Notabl, England will also host Zimbabwe in a men's Test during the season.
