England Squad for 1st Test vs India 2025 Announced

Chris Woakes Returns, Jamie Overton Included Despite Injury Concerns for Blockbuster India-England Test Clash.

England has unveiled its 14-member squad for the highly anticipated first Test against India, scheduled to begin on June 20, 2025, at Headingley. This clash marks the start of the new ICC World Test Championship cycle for both nations.

Full England Squad for 1st Test vs India

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

Key Highlights

• Chris Woakes Returns: The experienced all-rounder is back in the Test squad after missing England’s previous Test against India earlier this year.
• Jamie Overton Returns After Injury: Overton has been named despite nursing a fractured right little finger sustained in an ODI against West Indies on May 29.
• Brydon Carse Recovered: The pacer is fit and included after overcoming a toe injury that had ruled him out of the Champions Trophy.
• Notable Omissions: Veteran James Anderson (retired), Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes, and Ollie Robinson do not feature in the squad.

The selection signals a new direction for England’s Test side, blending youth with experience as they aim to challenge a strong Indian lineup. The Headingley Test is expected to set the tone for an intense five-match series.