The first match of the five-match Test series between India and England under the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy 2025 will be played in Leeds from June 20. In this Test, discussions about the playing XI of Team India are also intensified. Talking about the Indian fast bowling attack, the playing of Jasprit Bumrah is almost certain.
Apart from Bumrah, no clear indication has been received about the other two fast bowlers so far. Whom the team management will give a chance in the playing XI will depend largely on the performance of the pitch and the performance of the players in the practice session. Siraj is considered to be the second pace after Bumrah, but for the third spot there is a tremendous competition between Akash Deep, the famous Krishna and Arshdeep Singh.
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Apart from fast bowlers, there is a competition between Shardul Thakur and Nitish Reddy with a slot. On June 20, when the captain Shubman takes into the field for the toss, only then will it be clear with which combination of Team India descends in the fast bowling attack. But Bumrah’s name has already been recorded in the playing XI.
Jaspreet Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, famous Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana … The Indian team, who went on tour to England, currently has 6 fast bowlers.
At the same time, the team consists of batting all -rounder Nitish Reddy and Balling all -rounder Shardul Thakur. If seen from the first Test of Team India, at least 3 three bowlers are sure to play. In this, Bumrah will take command of fast bowling.
India played the last Test in this year (January 2025) in the Sidney. Where the Indian team had to face defeat by 6 wickets. If the playing 11 of that match was seen, the pace of India included Jaspreet Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj and the famous Krishna.
Bumrah had become engaged in the second innings, that is, if seen in a way, Bumrah, Siraj and Krishna can become a vicious for fast bowling in the Leeds Tests. Because in this Test held in 3 days (3 to 5 January), these three performed well. Nitish Reddy also took 2 wickets in the second innings in that match. In such a situation, it is estimated that Siraj and Krishna can get a chance once again with Bumrah.
Nitish Reddy, in his debut series against Australia, scored 298 runs in 5 matches with 37.25 averages, while 5 wickets were also available. In such a situation, this person can get preference on Shardul Thakur. Reddy scored a half -century in two matches for India A against England Lions and took two wickets. At the same time, Shardul Thakur also took two wickets and scored 34 runs in two matches.
Reddy was ineffective in both canterbury and Northhampton and Lions batsmen scored easily against them. Reddy returned from the side strain just before the IPL and in May, BCCI Medical Staff allowed him to bowl.
At the same time, Thakur has played four of his 11 Tests in England, including the WTC final of 2023. Thakur as a bowling all -rounder looks at least, more reliable on paper. His pace may be similar to Reddy, but he also took out the movement and bounce, due to which the batsmen kept the ball on the outer edge or pad. Thakur bowled 28 overs in Canterbury, which was almost doubled against Reddy.
Apart from this, on the third day of the intra squad match (15 June), Shardul Thakur performed brilliantly with the bat. Shardul scored an unbeaten 122 off just 68 balls while batting stormy for India-A.
At the same time, Shardul also took four wickets in this match. Shardul has claimed his claim for the Leeds Test on the basis of all -round performance. Shardul can be a fast bowling all -rounder as a great option. It has to be seen that he does not get a place in India’s playing-11 in the first Test. If Shardul gets a place in playing-11, then Nitish Kumar Reddy may have to stay out.
Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana will get a chance?
Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana have to give Shubman Gill a chance. If Team India 4 Pace Bowler Plus will give a chance to a fast ball all -rounder (Nitish or Shardul). This will be a big question. Arshdeep Team is the only left -handed pace in Team India. He gets the ball done on both sides, so he can be debuted.
Experience of Bumrah and Siraj in England
We have already told you about Shardul Thakur. At the same time, Bumrah has scored 131 runs in 9 Tests in 9 Tests in England with an average of 11.90 and there are 37 wickets. At the same time, Mohammad Siraj has taken 23 wickets in 6 Tests in England. In such a situation, Siraj is seen making a place in the team with Bumrah.
India and England Test series
Total Test between India England: 136,
India won: 35, England won: 51, draw: 50
Total Test between India England (in England)
Total Test: 67, India won: 9, England won: 36, draw: 22
Total Test between India England (in India)
Total Test: 69, India won: 26, England won: 15, draw: 28
England’s playing XI for Leeds Test: Jack Cruli, Ben Docket, Oli Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (Captain), Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Chris Woakes, Bridan Cars, Josh Tung and Shoaib Bashir.
England team for first Test against India: Ben Stokes (Captain), Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Brook, Harry Brook, Breedon Cars, Sam Cook, Jack Croly, Ben Docket, Jamie Overton, Oli Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tung, Chris Woakes.
19 -member Bhatiya team for England tour: Shubman Gill (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Rishabh Pant (Deputy Captain/Wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Juril (wicketkeeper), Abhimanyu Ishwar, Shardul Thakur, Jaspreet Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, famous Krishna, Karun Nair, Kulne Nair, Kulpadh Singh, Kuldeep, Kuldeep, Kuldeep, Kuldeep, Kuldeep, Kulpadh, Kulpadh, Kulpandar, Kulpandar, Kulpadh, Kulpandar, Kulla Yadav, Harsit Rana
Full schedule of India vs England Test series
First Test: 20-24 June, 2025 – Headingley, Leeds
Second Test: 2-6 July, 2025 – Edgbaston, Birmingham
Third Test: 10-14 July, 2025 – Lords, London
Fourth Test: 23-27 July, 2025 – Old Trafford, Manchester
Fifth Test: 31 July -4 August, 2025 – The Oval, London