India’s Test team, led by Shubman Gill, faces a daunting challenge in the 2025 England tour, starting June 20 at Headingley. With a historical struggle—losing 4-0 in 2011, 3-1 in 2014, and 4-1 in 2018, and drawing 2-2 in 2021-22—India aims to end a 17-year drought since their last series win in 2007. Gill’s squad, featuring Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, and Jasprit Bumrah, is primed for redemption. Facing England’s pace attack on seaming pitches, India’s adaptability will be key. Can they rewrite history in this five-match World Test Championship battle?

India's Disastrous Test Record In England

2011: England Dominate with 4-0 Whitewash

India faced a formidable England side, suffering a 4-0 defeat. The series exposed India's batting vulnerabilities, with England’s pace attack, led by James Anderson, proving too strong. India struggled on seaming pitches, failing to secure a single victory.

2014: England Triumph 3-1

India showed early promise but crumbled under pressure, losing 3-1. After a draw in the first Test, England’s bowlers exploited India’s weaknesses, with only the third Test at Southampton offering India a brief respite via a draw.

2018: England Secure 4-1 Victory

Despite moments of resilience, India fell 4-1. Virat Kohli’s batting heroics were a highlight, but England’s balanced attack, led by Anderson and Broad, outclassed India’s inconsistent batting and bowling on challenging pitches.

2021-22: Series Ends in 2-2 Stalemate

India displayed grit, leveling the series at 2-2. Strong performances from Kohli and the pace duo of Bumrah and Shami kept India competitive, but the fifth Test’s cancellation due to COVID left the series unresolved.levelling