ENG vs IND: Team India Arrives in UK for Five-Test Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy Series
The Indian cricket team has arrived in the United Kingdom ahead of its much-anticipated five-match Test series against England, which kicks off later this month. The series, now named the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, is a marquee component of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship cycle. Team India departed from Mumbai on Friday night, with most of the squad arriving together, while some players had already reached the UK earlier as part of the India A squad, which is currently participating in a three-match unofficial Test series against the England Lions.
New Leadership for a New Era
This series marks the beginning of a new era in Indian cricket, with Shubman Gill taking over the reins as Test captain, following the recent retirements of iconic stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Gill’s appointment signals a generational shift in leadership as India prepares for a challenging assignment on English soil.
Player Sentiments and Early Reactions
Newcomer Sai Sudharsan, who is part of the touring squad, expressed his excitement in a video shared by the BCCI on social media platform ‘X’.
“It’s good to be a part of the Indian cricket team, especially in a Test series. Welcome to the UK,” said Sudharsan. The BCCI has also released visuals of the squad’s arrival and early preparations as the players begin acclimatizing to English conditions.
Test Schedule Announced
The five-match series is set to begin on June 20 at Headingley, Leeds. The full Test itinerary is as follows:
1st Test – June 20–24, Leeds
2nd Test – July 2–6, Birmingham
3rd Test – July 10–14, Lord’s, London
4th Test – July 23–27, Manchester
5th Test – August 4–8, The Oval, London
High Stakes, Historic Series
The Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy is a tribute to two of cricket’s greatest legends — Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson — and symbolizes the enduring rivalry and mutual respect between India and England in the longest format of the game. With the WTC points at stake and a fresh leadership dynamic, the series promises to be a high-voltage affair as Team India looks to rewrite history on English soil.