When Will BCCI Announce India’s Test Squad and Captain for England Tour? Date Revealed

The countdown to India’s tour of England has begun, and all eyes are now on who will lead the team in the five-match Test series starting June 20. The first match will be played at Headingley, Leeds but before that, India is expected to make a big announcement.

Indian Test Captain and Squad to Be Announced on May 24

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will reveal the Test squad and the new captain on Saturday, May 24. A press conference is scheduled for 12 PM IST, where chief selector Ajit Agarkar is expected to address the media and name Rohit Sharma’s successor.

Rohit recently retired from the longest format, and his exit has opened the door for a new leader to take charge of India’s red-ball team.

Shubman Gill Likely to Take Over as Captain

Young batter Shubman Gill has emerged as the leading contender to become India’s next Test captain. Although Jasprit Bumrah was once seen as a potential leader after his performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the BCCI is not keen to give him the captaincy due to his fitness concerns.

The board reportedly doesn’t want to risk putting more responsibility on a pacer who may not be available for every match.

Warm-Up Game Before Test Series

Before the first Test, the Indian team will play a four-day warm-up match against a local side at Kent County Cricket Ground in Beckenham, starting June 13. This will give players time to adapt to English conditions ahead of the five-match series.

Full Schedule of India’s England Tour

The England tour will kick off India’s campaign in the new World Test Championship cycle. The five Tests will be played at the following venues:

• 1st Test – June 20: Headingley, Leeds
• 2nd Test – Birmingham
• 3rd Test – London
• 4th Test – Manchester
• 5th Test – London (second venue to be confirmed)