Set to commence on January 25, the eagerly awaited five-match Test series between India and England is drawing near. This series is anticipated to be a captivating contest, showcasing the clash of two cricketing powerhouses. India's advantage on their home turf is notable, but England's recent form under Ben Stokes' dynamic captainship suggests that they are capable of springing surprises.
The Indian squad, led by Rohit Sharma, has already started their preparations for this demanding series, while the English team, under Stokes' leadership, has arrived in India following a training camp in the United Arab Emirates. Heading into the series, the Indian team is widely regarded as the favorite. However, underestimating the audacious and bold approach of Stokes' England could prove to be a significant oversight.
Before the marquee series gets underway in Hyderabad on January 25, let's take a closer look at all the must-know details:
India vs England Tests: Venues
The five-match series between India and England will be played across five different cities. The series' first match will be played in Hyderabad while the last game of a lengthy series will be played in Dharamshala. The second match is scheduled to be held in Visakhapatnam followed by a game in Rajkot. The 4th match of the series is slated to be staged in Ranchi.
India vs England: Schedule
1st Test: January 25-29, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
2nd Test: February 2-6, Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
3rd Test: February 15-19, Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
4th Test: February 23-27, SCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
5th Test: March 7-11, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
India vs England Tests: Live Streaming
Cricket enthusiasts in India can catch the live broadcast of the IND vs ENG Test series on the Sports 18 channel. For those who prefer streaming, the matches can be watched live for free on the Jio Cinema app and website.
Squads
India's squad for first two Tests vs England: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), KS Bharat (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Avesh Khan.
England squad: Ben Stokes (c), Rehan Ahmed, James Anderson, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ben Foakes, Tom Hartley, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root and Mark Wood.
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