IND vs ENG 1st Test: Preview, Match Details, Predicted Playing 11, Head-to-Head, Venue, FAQs
IND vs ENG 1st Test: Under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, the Indian cricket team secured its historic maiden Test victory in Cape Town on January 4, propelling them to the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. Riding high on this achievement, the Indian side is now gearing up for a formidable challenge against England in a five-match Test series on home soil.
The much-anticipated series is scheduled to kick off with the first Test taking place on January 25 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. This victory not only marks a significant milestone for the team but also sets the stage for an exciting and competitive Test series against England.
Match details
Teams: India and England
Date: 25-29 January
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Time: 9:00 AM (IST)
IND vs ENG Test: Full Squads
INDIA: Rohit Sharma (C ), S Gill, Y Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, S Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), KS Bharat (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Avesh Khan.
ENGLAND: Ben Stokes (captain), Rehan Ahmed, James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow (wicketkeeper), Dan Lawrence, Zak Crawley, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Mark Wood.
Player News
Uttar Pradesh’s wicketkeeper-batsman, Dhruv Jurel, earns his first national team call-up and will serve as the third wicketkeeping option in the squad, complementing KL Rahul and KS Bharat.
Experienced players Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane continue to be overlooked for selection, along with the absence of Ishan Kishan. The rest of the batting lineup mirrors the composition of the team that toured South Africa.
Avesh Khan has been included in the pace bowling unit, which is led by designated vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah. Mohammed Siraj and Mukesh Kumar round out the fast bowling options.
In-home conditions against England, India places a significant emphasis on its spin department. Kuldeep Yadav has been chosen to provide cover for regular spinners R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel.
On the other hand, Harry Brook has withdrawn from England’s Test squad set to tour India due to personal reasons, causing him to miss the beginning of the five-Test series. Dan Lawrence has been called up as Brook’s replacement. Originally scheduled to arrive in Hyderabad on Sunday for the first Test starting on Thursday, Brook has returned home from the team’s training camp in the UAE.
IND vs ENG Tests: Head-to-Head
In the realm of Test cricket, England holds a significant advantage over India, with a cricketing history spanning almost a century. The two cricketing powerhouses, India and England, have engaged in 131 Test matches. In this historical context, England has emerged victorious in 50 encounters, showcasing their longstanding dominance. India, on the other hand, has secured triumph in 31 matches, highlighting their competitive spirit and growth in the format over the years. The battles between these cricketing giants have also witnessed 50 draws, reflecting the evenly contested nature of their encounters and the resilience displayed by both teams in the Test arena. This statistical overview underscores India and England’s rich and competitive history in the enduring format of Test cricket.
IND vs ENG 1st Test: Playing 11
INDIA Playing 11 (Predicted): Rohit Sharma (C ), S Gill, Y Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, S Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah (VC).
ENGLAND Playing 11 (Predicted): Ben Stokes (captain), Rehan Ahmed, James Anderson, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow (wicketkeeper), Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ben Foakes, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Mark Wood.
FAQs
Q. Where is the venue for India vs England 1st Test 2024?
A. India will play the 1st Test against England at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Q. How many Test India will play in 2024?
A. India will play two five-Test series England and Australia at home and away, respectively, in 2024 and a total of four WTC series.
Q. What is the test record of India vs England?
A. India and England have faced each other in 131 matches. England has won 50 of them, India has won 31 while 50 games were drawn.
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