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India vs England 2025 1st Test match LIVE Streaming Details: Timings, Telecast Date, when and where to watch
Shubman Gill (centre) with Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul at a training session in Headingley. (Source: X) India will witness the dawn of a new era in Test match cricket with Shubman Gill leading out a young Indian side in the first game of five-Test series against England for the newly rechristened Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy at Headingley in Leeds from Friday. Gill's side have been preparing in England for the gruelling series against Ben Stokes-led English side for the last couple of weeks since the end of IPL 2025 season. Team India definitely lack on experience side with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli both announcing their retirements from the longest format of the game last month. Gill will have massive shoes to fill as he gets ready to slot into the No. 4 position left vacant by Kohli, who had 9230 runs in 123 Tests with 30 centuries. Gill's vice-captain Rishabh Pant confirmed that he is take the No. 5 position with IPL 2025 Orange Cap winner Sai Sudharsan from Gujarat Titans set to be handed a Test match debut at Headingley. Karun Nair is also primed to return to the Indian side after more than 8 years and is likely to bat at the No. 6 position. However, it will be a toss up between Shardul Thakur, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Kuldeep Yadav for a spot in the final 11 depending on the condition of the track in Leeds. 'A lot of people talk about, you know, our side is not experienced, but there are also positives that we don't really have any baggage coming to England, because not all of the players have really been to England,' Gill said in the pre-match press conference. 'So that could be one thing that really makes a difference for us because we wouldn't be carrying any baggage,' he added. Meanwhile, England have already announced their Playing 11 with Ollie Pope retaining the No. 3 position after his century against Zimbabwe in the last Test match ahead of all-rounder Jacob Bethell. KL Rahul's got Gill's back! 🤝 Dekhiye India's Tour of England, kal se Sony Sports Network ke TV Channels par!#SonySportsNetwork #GroundTumharaJeetHamari #ENGvIND #NayaIndia #DhaakadIndia #TeamIndia — Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) June 19, 2025 Here are all the details about India vs England 2025 1st Test match… When is India vs England 2025 1st Test match going to take place? The India vs England 2025 1st Test match will take from Friday, June 20. Where is India vs England 2025 1st Test match going to take place? The India vs England 2025 1st Test match will be held at Headingley in Leeds. What time will India vs England 2025 1st Test match start? The India vs England 2025 1st Test match Day 1 will begin at 330pm IST. The toss for the match will be held at 3pm. Where can I watch India vs England 2025 1st Test match on TV in India? The India vs England 2025 1st Test match will be available LIVE on TV on Sony Sports network channels in India. How can I watch livestreaming of India vs England 2025 1st Test match for FREE in India? The India vs England 2025 1st Test match will be available for livestreaming on JioHotstar website and app. India vs England 2025 1st Test match Predicted 11 India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, B Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur/Nitish Kumar Reddy/Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir
News18
2 hours ago
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Rahul Reveals Calling Gill After Captaincy Announcement: 'You Will Always...'
Last Updated: KL Rahul has revealed he called new skipper Shubman Gill 'the minute' he was announced the Test captain to offer his support. Senior India batter KL Rahul has revealed he reached out to Shubman Gill 'the minute' the latter was announced as the new Test captain. Rahul told the 25-year-old that he'd always have the senior Karnataka batter as a guiding hand if and when he needed any help in the new journey. Gill is the fifth youngest captain in India's Test history, and will start off with a difficult five-Test tour of England, which begins on Friday under the banner of Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. He got the job after Rohit Sharma's retirement and beat several senior players to it. Rahul, who captained India in Rohit's absence in 2023, was one of them. Some reports suggest that the Delhi Capitals star was not considered because of his age, 33. 'I reached out to Shubman the minute the team was announced, and when he was announced (as) the captain," ," Rahul told Sony Sports Network. '(I told him) You will always find me around, any help, any guidance, if you need someone to share something with or talk to, I'm always there. But I believe you need to give people their space to really follow their gut instinct. If they need help, I'm always there," he added. 'We have been together. (If) we don't get results our way, somewhere along the way, everyone makes mistakes. That's not going to change. We are going to try and help out everyone in the team. I'm always there," Rahul said. Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant were others who were said to be in the scheme of things. The former recently confirmed that he took his name out of the ring after discussing with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that his body won't allow him to play all Tests of a five-match series, and they should look elsewhere. Pant, 26, has been appointed the vice-captain. Although it can't be said with certainty, their contrasting records as captains in the recent IPL 2025 might have played a role. When Gill was announced, Gujarat Titans were in the top-two and looked one of the favorites for the title. They lost in the Eliminator, eventually. First Published:
Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
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KL Rahul's first words to Shubman Gill the moment he was named India's Test captain: 'You need to give people space'
Team India kick off the new World Test Championship cycle on Friday when the side takes on England in the first match of the five-Test series in Headingley. The match also begins a new era for Indian cricket, with Shubman Gill as captain and Rishabh Pant being named his deputy. With both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retiring from the format, India have officially entered a transitional era in Tests, and the side will be aiming to make a strong statement from the outset as they meet Ben Stokes' men. Ahead of the clash, Gill has received words of support from his senior teammate KL Rahul, who has been an integral part of India's red-ball setup for many years. Rahul has led India in select Test matches, too, and is expected to play a key role in India's leadership group to help smooth the transition. Rahul revealed that he communicated to Gill the moment he was announced as India's next Test captain. 'I reached out to Shubman the minute the team was announced, and when he was announced (as) the captain. (I told him) You will always find me around, any help, any guidance, if you need someone to share something with or talk to, I'm always there. But I believe you need to give people their space to really follow their gut instinct. If they need help, I'm always there,' Rahul told Sony Sports Network. The Indian batter also stressed the importance of playing as a unit and promoting collective responsibility for results. 'We have been together. (If) We don't get results our way, somewhere along the way, everyone makes mistakes. That's not going to change. We are going to try and help out everyone in the team. I'm always there,' said the batter. A significant narrative around India's tour of England is built on India's generational transition, and there's no shortage of reasons behind it. In addition to Rohit and Kohli's Test retirements, India are also expected to hand debut caps to multiple players throughout the series. Sai Sudharsan and Arshdeep Singh have received maiden call-ups for the five-match rubber, while Karun Nair, who last played for India in 2017, has also returned to the squad. In their last tour to England in 2021, India led 2-1 after four Tests before the fifth and final match in Manchester was postponed due to Covid-19. England eventually equalised the series the next year.
Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
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India vs England Live Streaming, First Test: When, where and how to watch IND vs ENG 1st Test live on TV and online
India's highly anticipated five-Test tour of England kicks off with the first Test at Headingley, Leeds, marking the beginning of a new era in Indian cricket. The spotlight is firmly on Shubman Gill, who leads the Test side for the first time following the retirements of senior pros like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin. At just 25, Gill becomes one of India's youngest full-time Test captains, tasked with not only rebuilding a team but also maintaining the high standards set by his predecessors. Gill's elevation comes at a time of significant transition. With just 32 Tests under his belt and an average just above 35, critics may question his readiness. However, former mentors like Gary Kirsten and legends such as Matthew Hayden have backed the Punjab-born opener to rise to the occasion, praising his cricketing intelligence, discipline, and calm demeanour under pressure. India's squad reflects its transitional phase — an exciting but raw group of players stepping into unfamiliar leadership and match-day roles. With Rishabh Pant returning as vice-captain and expected to bat at No. 5, the batting line-up lacks the cushion of experience but boasts flair. KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal will be crucial at the top. The bowling unit, too, is evolving. With Ashwin retired and Shami not fit enough, India will likely depend on a pace-heavy attack featuring Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Shardul Thakur and Arshdeep Singh. England, led by Ben Stokes, are well aware of India's rebuilding status but won't underestimate the visitors. With familiar names like Joe Root and Harry Brook anchoring their batting, the hosts aim to press home the advantage early in the series. The match also marks the start of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship cycle for both teams. For India, this series is not just about results but about laying the foundation of a team for the future — one led by a young, composed, and determined Shubman Gill. India vs England first Test will be played at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds, UK. India vs England first Test will begin on June 120, 2025. India vs England first Test will start at 3:00 PM IST, with the toss at 2:30 PM IST. India vs England first Test will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network in India. India vs England first Test will be live-streamed on JioHotstar in India. You can also follow along with live updates on Crickit.
New Indian Express
12 hours ago
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Youngsters can pull off a surprise in Ind-Eng series: Former India pacer Nehra
CHENNAI: AS India get ready to take on England in the first Test at Headingley, Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra backed the youngsters in the team to pull off a surprise in the five-Test series that begins on Friday. The former India left-arm pacer also felt batter B Sai Sudharsan will grab the chance with both hands whenever he makes his debut and that Prasidh Krishna could be an surprise package. 'According to me, Sai Sudharsan is a run machine, and he should get a chance on this tour although he is a new player. Even if the pitch conditions in England are tough and if he plays all five Test matches, then the rest will be history,' said Nehra in a virtual interaction facilitated by Sony Sports Network on Thursday. Nehra had nothing but praise for the new Test captain Shubman Gill, who he had mentored in the IPL as coach of the Gujarat Titans. 'I personally rate him. Shubman was never captain earlier for the Under-23 squad or Ranji Trophy, but I have spent two to three years with him, and you get to know the guy. He is a quick learner, and is very keen to learn all the time. Since he has played and experienced T20 cricket, which is more fast-paced, he is very composed for his age and is very mature for a 25-year-old. There are so many other things where you can be good or better, but that only comes with experience and playing more matches,' said Nehra. 'I know (with) runs nobody can predict, but early runs can take the pressure off Shubman. You feel more confident on scoring more runs.' he added.
