India, May 22 -- The much-awaited India Test squad for the England tour is set to be announced on May 24 (Saturday), sources confirmed to Hindustan Times on Thursday. Head coach Gautam Gambhir and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar are likely to hold a joint press conference on Saturday afternoon to announce India's squad for the five-match Test series starting June 20.

"The squad is ready. The head coach and chief selector will announce it on Saturday," said a BCCI official.

The exact time of the press conference will be announced by BCCI soon.

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