England face perhaps the stiffest test of their new regime with a five-match series in India, starting in late January

Embarking on an eventful year of Test cricket, England initiates with a five-match series in India, aspiring to perpetuate their ‘Bazball’ evolution in the subcontinent. Since assuming coaching responsibilities for the Test team in 2022, Brendon McCullum has steered England to an undefeated streak in Test series, clinching four victories and three draws both at home and abroad. Their overall Test record in this timeframe boasts 14 victories and six defeats.

However, the preceding England tour to India concluded with a 3-1 setback. Despite claiming victory in the initial Test, they succumbed to substantial defeats in the subsequent three matches, with margins of 317 runs, 10 wickets, and an innings and 25 runs, respectively. Significantly, since their remarkable 2-1 triumph in 2012-13, England has only secured one win out of nine Tests in India, tallying seven losses and one draw.
This tour follows England’s white-ball side wrapping up 2023 with a T20 and one-day international tour of the West Indies. The hosts have recently unveiled their squad for the first two Test matches, available for review here.

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What is the full fixture list and schedule?

What TV channel is India vs England on?

By the second week of the year, the broadcasting channel for the live action from India in the UK remained undisclosed. It is customary for TV rights to tours in the subcontinent to be finalized at a very late stage.
Contrary to expectations, the live radio coverage will be on Talksport, not BBC Test Match Special. Despite the BBC’s attempt to secure the rights, they were outbid by Talksport.

Who is in the England squad?

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Surprising supporters, England included Shoaib Bashir, a 20-year-old off-spinner from Somerset, in their lineup of debutants. Bashir, boasting only six first-class games for Somerset, secured his spot based on potential, likely attributed to his distinctive bowling style and impressive performances during an England Lions training camp in the UAE.

Among the 16-player touring contingent, two additional individuals are poised to mark their Test debut: Tom Hartley, a left-arm spinner representing Lancashire, and Gus Atkinson, a rapid bowler originating from Surrey. Both Hartley and Atkinson bring prior experience in white-ball cricket for the national team.
Rehan Ahmed, the leg-spinner, also secures a place in the team, accompanied by Jack Leach, offering a fourth spin option as he returns from a back stress fracture. Notably absent are Liam Dawson and Will Jacks, two spinners with prior international exposure. The choices for the seam-bowling division encompass four possibilities: James Anderson, Ollie Robinson, Mark Wood, and Atkinson.

England’s 16-man squad for India

Ben Stokes (captain), Rehan Ahmed, James Anderson, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow (wicketkeeper), Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ben Foakes, Tom Hartley, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Mark Wood

Who is in the India squad?

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Seated at the pinnacle of Test cricket rankings, India solidified their top position following a 1-1 draw in the three-match series against South Africa. The host nation has officially disclosed the lineup, consisting of 16 players, for the initial pair of Test matches.

Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), KS Bharat (wicketkeeper), Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Avesh Khan.

What are the most recent Test results between the two teams?

India in England (2021)

August: Match drawn
August: India won by 151 runs
August: England won by an innings and 76 runs
September: India won by 157 runs
July 2022 (match delayed by Covid): England won by seven wickets

England in India (2021)

February: England won by 227 runs
February: India won by 317 runs
February: India won by 10 wicket
March: India won by an innings and 25 runs

What are the venues and stadiums for the Tests?

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium/Uppal Stadium

Location: Hyderabad
Established: 2003
Capacity: 55,000

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Dr YS Rajashekar Reddy ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium

Location: Visakhapatnam
Established: 2003
Capacity: 40,000

Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium/Khandheri Cricket Stadium

Location: Rajkot
Established: 2009
Capacity: 28,000

Jharkhand State Cricket Association Stadium

Location: Ranchi
Established: 2011
Capacity: 50,000

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium

Location: Dharamsala
Established: 2003
Capacity: 23,000

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