Jasprit Bumrah Set to Replace Rohit Sharma as India’s Test Captain for England Tour 2025
Rohit Sharma Dropped from Test Squad for England Tour
In a major shake-up, Rohit Sharma is set to be dropped from India’s Test squad for the five-match series against England in June 2025. The veteran opener, who has been India’s regular Test captain, struggled for form in the recent series against Australia, fueling debates about his future in red-ball cricket. Many experts and fans have even called for his retirement from Test cricket.
Jasprit Bumrah to Lead India in England
According to PTI reports, Jasprit Bumrah is expected to take over the Test captaincy for the England series. While concerns remain over his fitness, the team management believes he will recover in time. Bumrah has prior captaincy experience, having led India in two Tests during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he secured a win in his debut Test as captain but lost the final match after Rohit Sharma was dropped.
India vs. England 2025 Test Series Schedule
The much-awaited India vs. England Test series will kick off on June 20, 2025, in Leeds. The remaining four matches will take place in:
Birmingham
London
Manchester
The Oval (Final Test: July 31, 2025)
With Bumrah leading the squad, this series could mark the beginning of a new era for Indian Test cricket. Fans and experts alike will be watching closely to see how India performs under new leadership.
