India, June 6 -- England have named their squad for the eagerly awaited first Test against India, set to begin on June 20, 2025, at Headingley in Leeds. This match is the start of a five-Test series that is part of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship.

The squad includes a blend of seasoned players and promising young talents. Some key players are returning from injury, while others are coming off good performances in domestic and international cricket.

14 Member Squad for the 1st Test: No. Player Name Role 1 Ben Stokes (C) All-rounder 2 Shoaib Bashir Spinner 3 Jacob Bethell Batting All-rounder 4 Harry Brook Batter 5 Brydon Carse Fast Bowler 6 Sam Cook Fast Bowler 7 Zak Crawley Opening Batter 8 Ben Duckett Opening Batter 9 Jamie Ov...