England name squad for first Test against India

Jamie Overton returns to the England squad for the India series, with Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse also included for the opening Test. By: Shubham Pandey Jun 05, 2025

Ben Stokes (Captain)

Back at the helm, Stokes leads England's charge against India after recovering from hamstring surgery. By: Shubham Pandey Jun 05, 2025 Click here to read

Shoaib Bashir

Young spinner Bashir continues to impress, having recently claimed his 50th Test wicket. By: Shubham Pandey Jun 05, 2025 Click here to read

Jacob Bethell

Bethell returns to the squad, bringing fresh energy after missing the Zimbabwe Test due to IPL commitments. By: Shubham Pandey Jun 05, 2025 Click here to read

Harry Brook

Brook, England's ODI and T20I captain, gears up for another Test challenge. By: Shubham Pandey Jun 05, 2025 Click here to read

Brydon Carse

Fit-again Carse rejoins the squad, adding steel to the bowling attack. By: Shubham Pandey Jun 05, 2025 Click here to read

Sam Cook

Cook retains his spot despite an iffy debut against Zimbabwe, offering consistency with the ball. By: Shubham Pandey Jun 05, 2025 Click here to read

Zak Crawley

Crawley, known for his aggressive approach, is set to open the innings. By: Shubham Pandey Jun 05, 2025 Click here to read

Ben Duckett

Duckett's ability to keep the scoreboard moving at the top continues to be a key asset for England. By: Shubham Pandey Jun 05, 2025 Click here to read

Jamie Overton

Overton returns to the Test setup after three years, adding depth to the all-rounder options. By: Shubham Pandey Jun 05, 2025 Click here to read

Ollie Pope

Backed publicly by his captain, Pope will hope to cement his middle-order spot. By: Shubham Pandey Jun 05, 2025 Click here to read

Joe Root

Root, the backbone of England's batting, prepares for another battle against India. By: Shubham Pandey Jun 05, 2025 Click here to read

Jamie Smith

Smith, a promising wicketkeeper-batter, will be eager to prove his mettle in a big series. By: Shubham Pandey Jun 05, 2025 Click here to read

Josh Tongue

Tongue's pace and bounce make him a valuable asset in English conditions. By: Shubham Pandey Jun 05, 2025 Click here to read

Chris Woakes

Woakes returns to the squad, offering experience and versatility with both bat and ball. By: Shubham Pandey Jun 05, 2025 Click here to read