Shubman Gill led India as they faced England in a five-match Test series. India had not won a series in England since 2007. Ben Stokes was back to lead England after an injury layoff. In a closely contested series, India drew the series 2-2.

The first five-day game started at Leeds on 20th June 2025.

India entered this series with a refreshed lineup following the Test retirements of stalwarts Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin.

Notable inclusions in the 18-member Indian squad were:

• Karun Nair : Returns after an eight-year hiatus; known for his epic triple century in 2016.
• Sai Sudharsan: Earns a maiden Test call-up, reflecting the selectors’ focus on emerging talent.
• Shardul Thakur: Recalled to bolster the pace attack and lower order batting.

India won the 5th Test at the Oval by 6 runs to level the series 2-2.

Key Performers

• Shubman Gill (India captain) led with remarkable consistency: he amassed 754 runs at an average of 65.76 including a double century at Edgbaston and centuries at Headingley  and the Oval.
• Harry Brook (England) fired back on both sides: named Player of the Series alongside Gill for his aggregate of 481 runs  at 81.89.
• Mohammed Siraj played a pivotal role with the ball, claiming 26 Test wickets at 32 in the series and delivering one of the most memorable spells in recent Test history at the Oval.

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