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England vs India head-to-head, series result, IND-ENG Test cricket history

IND vs ENG cricket rivalry began in 1932, when India played its first-ever Test match at Lord's. Led by C.K. Nayudu, India faced an experienced England side captained by Douglas Jardine.

ENG vs IND: Bumrah a threat, but India is more than one player - Stokes

As both teams prepare for a new era in their Test rivalry, Stokes' remarks reflect a healthy respect for India's depth while underlining England's confidence in their own evolving squad.

Going to put best foot forward to make IND happy again: Pant on air tragedy

India vice-captain Rishabh Pant on Wednesday said the players will keep the tragic Ahmedabad air crash in their mind, promising to make the country happy again by producing a stellar performance in the upcoming Test series against England. A London-bound Air India flight crashed moments after its takeoff, killing 241 passengers and crew members aboard last week in one of the most gruesome tragedies in the country's aviation history. "What happened in the aircraft (crash), I think the whole India was disheartened but at the same time the only thing from our sidewe are going to be sticking with them, how we can make India happy again, Pant said in a press conference here on Wednesday. The wicket-keeper batter said the team will put its best foot forward in the five-match series, beginning here from Friday. "Obviously, the emotion is going to be high because of what happened in the crash but at the same time we are going to put our best foot forward for the country, how we can make t

Rishabh Pant reveals India batting order ahead of ENG vs IND 1st Test

India vice-captain Rishabh Pant on Wednesday confirmed that Shubman Gill will bat at No. 4 in the Test series against England, while he will follow the skipper at the No. 5 slot. The retirement of Virat Kohli had made it mandatory for India to find a new batter at No. 4, and Gill is now going to bat at the pivotal position. "I think there is still discussion going on about who is going to play 3. But 4, 5 are definitely fixed. I think Shubman is going to bat at 4 and I am going to stick to No. 5 as of now, and rest we are going to keep on discussing that," he said. Pant also said he maintains a wonderful relationship with Gill on and off the field. "I think me and Shubman have a really good camaraderie off the field. If you're good friends off the field, it eventually comes on the field as well. That is something I've always believed," he noted. "Me and him, we gel really well together. We keep on having conversations and the kind of comfort zone we have with each other, I think t

Virat and Sharma are massive losses, but India have depth: Brydon Carse

England pacer Brydon Carse is expecting the transitioning Indian team to put up a strong fight in the five-match Test series despite the recent retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, thanks to their "huge depth". Kohli and Rohit announced their retirement from Test cricket last month, after which, the BCCI appointed Shubman Gill as the new skipper keeping the future in mind. "Look, obviously, you know, Virat and Sharma are massive losses for their batting line-up. They've been experienced players over a number of years and, you know, world-class batters. "But the depth that Indian cricket have and the quality and players coming through, you know, they will, without a doubt, put up a very strong 11 and we're ready for whatever challenge that brings," Carse said here on Wednesday. The series begins here from Friday. Carse, the strapping fast bowler with a quick arm action, said their bowling attack will look to take advantage of a bit of inexperience in the Indian line-up depen

In England you got to play a little side-on: Pant reveals shift in stance

India vice-captain Rishabh Pant on Wednesday said that he has effected a slight change to his stance from open in white ball formats to more side on in Test cricket to meet the demands of the swing-friendly England conditions. Pant, who is going to bat at No. 5 in the five-Test series beginning on Friday, will have to play a larger role for India with the bat, particularly in the absence of retired stars such as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. "I think mostly it's (changes) mental, a little bit of technical too. It is like in one-day and T20s you have to open up your stance because of the kind of shots you want to play, Pant said in a press conference here. Pant has a good record as a batter in England, making 556 runs from 9 Tests at an average of 32.70 with two hundreds and as many fifties. "At the same time coming to England you got to play a little side-on and that really helps. That's the basic technical thing which I have shifted, other than that it's just the mindset thing,"

Indian batter Tilak Varma joins Hampshire for county championship matches

Young India batter Tilak Varma has signed with Hampshire to play four matches in the ongoing Rothesay County Championship between June 22 and August 1. The 22-year-old left-handed allrounder from Hyderabad will be available for Hampshire's next four fixtures, beginning with their away clash against Essex at Chelmsford from June 22-25. Varma has represented India in 29 matches, including 25 T20Is, scoring 749 runs with two centuries -- both against South Africa in November 2024 -- and three fifties, including an unbeaten 72 against England earlier this year. A rising T20 star, Varma made his debut in the format in 2019 and was picked by Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2022 IPL season. Since then, he has scored just under 1,500 runs in 54 matches for the franchise at an average of 37.47 and a strike rate of 144.41, including eight fifties. As of June 2025, he holds the second-highest average in T20Is -- 49.93 -- the best among batters from ICC full-member nations. "It's fantastic to ha

IND vs ENG: Bumrah explains why he didn't take India's Test captaincy

Bumrah said that while his body is in good shape post a hectic IPL, he has been training carefully to adjust to the rigours of Test cricket

ICC to consider 4-day Test match format in WTC 2025-27 cycle: Report

ICC Chair Jay Shah has reportedly backed the idea of introducing four-day Tests during discussions held at Lord's during the recent WTC final

Angelo Mathews wants Sri Lanka to play more Test cricket in coming years

Mathews said that India, England and Australia enjoy full calendars with 15 or more Tests annually, while nations like Sri Lanka are left with the scraps

Harbhajan wants India to play both Kuldeep and Jadeja against England

Speaking ahead of the series, Harbhajan said India should focus on selecting bowlers who can take wickets in any conditions

Rahul to Gill: Indian players eyeing multiple records during ENG Tests

India's most experienced batter now, KL Rahul, is 435 runs short of the 9,000-run milestone in international cricket

England favoured but India set to challenge hard, say ex-cricketers

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden believes India will have a strong chance of winning the upcoming Test series against England if they can clinch the games in Leeds and Manchester, but South African pace great Dale Steyn has backed the hosts to triumph 3-2 in the five-match contest. India and England kick off their new World Test Championship cycle with the five-match series, starting with the first game in Leeds on Friday. Manchester will host the fourth Test from July 23. "I don't think England bowlers are that good, they have got a number of injuries and a number of retirees as well, that will be the challenge," Hayden said on 'JioHotstar'. "The northern Test matches when it's zipping around that will be key, win that one and it could well be a series that goes India's way," he added. Since India's last red ball tour of England, the hosts' two most experienced bowlers -- James Anderson and Stuart Broad -- have bid adieu to international cricket. Additionally, England's bow

I wanted to replicate what Sundar did for the national team: Sai Sudharsan

Sai Sudharsan said he had played against Washington Sundar in age-group matches and admired the pace at which he moved up the ladder

IND vs ENG Test Series: Can KL Rahul fill the shoes of Rohit and Virat?

Rahul's numbers against England tell a mixed story. He has scored 955 runs in 13 Tests against them at an average of 39.79, which includes three centuries and two fifties

Gautam Gambhir set to rejoin Indian camp in England on Monday: Report

With Indian Test cricket entering uncharted territory, Gambhir's leadership will be instrumental in mentoring a young side led by Shubman Gill

Kuldeep Yadav expects help for spinners from pitch during IND vs ENG series

Kuldeep admitted that Ashwin's retirement has been deeply felt in the dressing room, but it has also allowed him to build a closer working relationship with Ravindra Jadeja

India legend to guide Team India's Test prep amid coach Gambhir's absence

Laxman, the current head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), is already in London as part of the India U-19 team's tour and will take charge of training sessions until Gambhir is able to return.

Shubman Gill shares his vision and insights as new India Test captain

Gill, still only in his mid-20s, emphasized that captaining India in Test cricket wasn't a goal he had envisioned early in his life.

Pataudi's name to continue as part of IND vs ENG Tests in a different form

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy may eventually become the primary symbol of India-England Tests in England