<p dir="ltr"><span>South Africa vs Australia: Australia, the defending champions, take on South Africa for the third <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ICC_World_Test_Championship" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>ICC World Test Championship,</strong></a> which will be held from the 11th of June at Lord's.</span><b></b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The Aussies might be the defending champions and are given an upper hand due to their experienced squad and exposure to English conditions. However, the Proteas are also cited as one of the toughest opponents in red-ball cricket, and Stuart Broad's inclusion is a smart move by the CSA to get access to English conditions.</span><b></b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>However, other than the two teams chasing the title, several players also chase individual glory in this WTC final encounter.</span><b></b></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><span>Major Milestones Ahead of the WTC Final:</span><b></b></h2>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>1. Skipper Pat Cummins nearing 300 Test scalps</span><b></b></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Cummins"><strong>Pat Cummins</strong></a>, the legendary skipper for the Aussies, having earned them glory in ICC tournaments, is now himself at the brink of rewriting history, as he is 6 wickets away from being the 8th Australian with 300 test wickets.</span><b></b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>However, the Australian skipper will be the first Australian captain with 300 test wickets as well. Also, both Pat Cummins (73) and Mitchell Starc (72) are 5 and 6 wickets away from surpassing Jasprit Bumrah to be the highest wicket-takers of this WTC cycle.</span><b></b></p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>2. Kagiso Rabada chasing Sir Allan Donald's tally</span><b></b><span></span></h3>
<p><span><img class="img-additional" src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/images/202506/image_430x256_684934088062a.jpg" alt="Rabada nearing Allan Donald's record in tests" width="829" height="516"></span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>South African great Allan Donald is currently chasing country great Allan Donald to be the fourth-highest wicket-taker in the format and feature alongside greats like Dale Steyn and Shaun Pollock.</span><b></b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Rabada now has 327 wickets, and 4 more wickets in this WTC final can take him past Allan Donald's career tally of 330 wickets.</span><b></b></p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>3. 2 wickets, and Keshav Maharaj is the first Protea spinner with 200 test scalps</span><b></b></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Legendary spinners—no, this has not been the story of the South African test side, as Keshav Maharaj, the left-arm spinner with 2 more wickets to come, will be the first spinner to have 200 wickets in red-ball cricket for South Africa.</span><b></b></p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>4. Usman Khawaja nears the 6000-run mark in Test cricket</span><b></b></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The Australian test opener has 5930 runs scored in 80 test matches as of yet in a test career that was full of highs and lows.</span><b></b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>However, Khawaja, set to star in his second WTC final, has the chance to grab this opportunity to get to his 6000 test run mark with 70 more runs across the two innings of the Lord's test.</span><b></b></p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>5. Travis Head needs 182 runs to be the first batter with 500 runs in ICC finals</span><b></b></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Head the hero for Aussies in the finals of recent ICC trophies, especially when they are playing against India. Travis Head scored 318 runs in just 3 ICC finals innings, with two huge hundreds in winning causes. He was named the POTM for his 163 in the WTC final and 137 in the ICC CWC final back in 2023.</span><b></b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Head, with 182 more runs, can reach to 500 runs in the finals, going past Virat Kohli, who has 410 runs in 10 innings of ICC finals he has appeared in. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/csk-star-ruturaj-gaikwad-now-in-england-for-the-remainder-of-the-county-season-and-royal-london-one-day-cup/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ruturaj Gaikwad in for Yorkshire in the remaining of the County Season </a></strong></p>

5 major milestones that can be reached during the South Africa vs Australia WTC Final 2025

Australia, the defending champions, take on South Africa for the third ICC World Test Championship, which will be held from the 11th of June at Lord's. Major milestones ahead of the WTC Final for players from both Australia and South Africa.

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<p dir="ltr"><span>Shubman Gill’s Test captaincy for India’s England tour, starting June 20, 2025, is almost confirmed. Ravichandran Ashwin suggested a surprising captain’s name, sparking a lot of debate on social media. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli now retired, the BCCI is looking for a new leader. In this article, we have shared all the information related to this with you, so let’s start this article.</span></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><span>Shubman Gill Test Captaincy Confirmed?</span></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>According to a report by Hindustan Times, Shubman Gill, who is 25 years old, is all set to replace Rohit Sharma as Test captain. He recently held an hour-long meeting with Gautam Gambhir in Delhi, where plans were finalised. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Despite some influential people opposing him, Gill’s success in leading the Gujarat Titans, with multiple victories and 508 runs in IPL 2025, has impressed selectors. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The BCCI plans to announce Gill as captain along with the England squad. Gill has played 32 Test matches, scoring 1893 runs, making him a strong pick.</span></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><span>Ashwin’s Surprising Suggestion</span></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Ravichandran Ashwin created a twist, going viral on social media by picking Ravindra Jadeja for Test captaincy. Ashwin called Jadeja the most experienced player at 36, capable of leading for two more years after Rohit and Kohli’s retirements. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>He believes Jadeja’s 73 Test matches and all-around skills can guide the young squad. Ashwin also suggested Jasprit Bumrah for captaincy, but ruled him out due to injury concerns.</span></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><span>Gambhir’s Vision for Gill</span></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The extended meeting Gautam Gambhir had with Shubman Gill in Delhi shows his hope, followed by a Mumbai visit on June 16. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>As head coach, Gambhir wants a young leader for the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle. He also met selector Ajit Agarkar to finalise the squad, sidelining Bumrah due to workload issues. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Gambhir’s vision is to make Gill the captain, not Ravindra Jadeja or Rishabh Pant.</span></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><span>Challenges for Gill’s Captaincy</span></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>If Shubman Gill’s Test captaincy is confirmed, he will face a tough start. Five Test matches will be played in England without Kohli and Rohit. Gill will unite a young squad, including Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Jadeja’s experience will definitely help, but Ashwin’s suggestion has sparked debate on social media. Fans praise Gill’s leadership, but his low overseas Test average raises doubts.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Also Read:</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/bcci-to-announce-new-india-test-captain-and-squad-for-england-tests-on-this-date-/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BCCI to announce new India Test captain and squad for England Tests on this date</a></p>

Shubman Gill’s Test captaincy for India’s England tour, starting June 20, 2025, is almost confirmed. Ravichandran Ashwin suggested a surprising captain’s name, sparking a lot of debate on social media.

Shubman Gill Test Captaincy Confirmed? Gambhir's Long Meeting Sparks Buzz As R Ashwin Picks A Surprise Name Instead

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<p>Indian Cricket Team's legendary Virat Kohli on Monday, 12th of May, announced a tough decision of retiring from Test Cricket, a format he loves, bringing an end to an astounding journey of 14 years in the longest format of the game. This announcement of his retirement came shortly after former skipper Rohit Sharma's decision to move away from Red-ball Cricket.</p>
<p>Must Read -<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2025-stopped-indefinitely-amid-rising-tensions-between-india-and-pakistan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> IPL 2025 stopped indefinitely amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan</a></p>
<p>Virat made the announcement via a emotional message on his Instagram handle, writing,<strong>"It has been 14 years since I first donned the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never anticipated the journey that this format would lead me on. It has challenged me, molded me, and imparted lessons that I will cherish for a lifetime.</strong></p>
<p><strong>There is something profoundly personal about playing in whites. The subtle hard work, the extended hours, the fleeting moments that go unnoticed but remain with you eternally.</strong></p>
<p><strong>As I step away from this format, it’s difficult — yet it feels right. I’ve poured everything I had into it, and it has given me far more than I ever expected.</strong></p>
<p><strong>I’m leaving with a heart brimming with gratitude — for the sport, for the teammates I shared the field with, and for everyone who made me feel acknowledged throughout my journey.</strong></p>
<p><strong>I will always reflect on my Test career with fondness".</strong></p>
<p>Regarded as one of the best players in the sport, Virat took part in a total of 113 Test matches for the Men in Blue, amassing more than 8,700 runs at an excellent average of 49, including 29 tons and seven double centuries. Under his leadership, the Indian team reached the first spot in the Test team rankings on more than two occassions and also recorded historic wins on overseas soil, including a famous series win in the Border Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia.</p>
<p>He made the number four spot in the side his own and his departure from the format leaves a massive gap in the red-ball squad of Team India but it indicates a deliberate change in focus towards the One Day International format in preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup.</p>
<p>Do Read -<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/team-india-rohit-sharma-retires-from-test-cricket-ahead-of-england-tour-will-continue-playing-odi-cricket/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Team India: Rohit Sharma retires from Test Cricket ahead of England tour, will continue playing ODI Cricket</a></p>

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Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket on May 12, ending a stellar 14-year career. In an emotional post, he thanked the game, teammates, and fans for an unforgettable journey. With 113 Tests, 8,700+ runs, and 29 centuries, Kohli leaves as one of India's greatest Test players. His leadership also saw India dominate Test cricket, including a historic series win in Australia. His exit marks a shift in focus toward ODIs, likely ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 12, following former captain Rohit Sharma's decision to step away from red-ball cricket. In an emotional Instagram post, Kohli expressed gratitude for his 14-year journey in Test cricket, calling it a transformative experience filled with challenges and cherished memories. Having played 113 Tests, he amassed over 8,700 runs at an average of 49, including 29 centuries and seven double centuries. As captain, he led India to the top of the Test rankings and secured historic overseas victories, including a memorable series win in Australia. His departure leaves a significant void in India's Test lineup but signals a shift in focus toward ODIs, likely in preparation for the 2027 World Cup. Kohli will be remembered as one of the greatest Test players, leaving behind a legacy of passion, leadership, and excellence.

Virat Kohli announces his retirement from Test Cricket, 'It's not an easy decision but it feels right, #269 signing off'

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<p><strong>ICC WTC Final 2023-25: </strong>The red-ball championship match of the International Cricket Council is just a couple of weeks away. The ICC has announced the date for the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle.</p>
<p>The final is set to be played in the month of June 2025 at the iconic cricket ground of Lord's, London. Australia and South Africa made a cut to the top two ranks of the ICC WTC points table of the 2023-25 cycle and are just one step away from the grand title. </p>
<p>India would have replaced one of the teams in this final had they defeated New Zealand at home in a series of three tests. However, India lost the series 3-0. They had a tour of Australia after the home series, but didn't have much skin in the game. </p>
<h2><strong>Match Overview</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Tournament- </strong>ICC World Test Championship 2023-25<br><strong>Teams, Match- </strong>South Africa vs Australia, Final<br><strong>Venue- </strong>Lord's, London</p>
<h2><strong>ICC WTC Final 2023-25 Schedule</strong></h2>
<p>The final of the ICC red-ball championship, the World Test Championship, is set to be played at the iconic Lord's Ground. Australia and South Africa are the two teams that have made it to this final. </p>
<table border="1" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 99.9527%;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"><col style="width: 50%;"></colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Teams</strong></td>
<td>South Africa vs Australia</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Date</strong></td>
<td>11 June to 15 June, 2025</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Day</strong></td>
<td>Wed to Sun</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Venue</strong></td>
<td>Lord's, London</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Timings</strong></td>
<td>11:00 AM Local, 3:30 PM IST</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2><strong>ICC WTC Final 2023-25 Squad</strong></h2>
<p>Neither of the boards has announced their squads yet. We will post the updates as soon as there are any! However, there are some basic things clear, like Pat Cummins is going to lead the Australian team and Temba Bavuma is going to lead the Proteas team. </p>
<h2><strong>ICC WTC Points Table 2023-25</strong></h2>
<table class="table cb-srs-pnts" style="width: 74.0784%; height: 215.4px;">
<thead>
<tr class="cb-srs-gray-strip " style="height: 33.2px;">
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th text-center" style="width: 7.56246%; height: 33.2px;" title="Position">Pos</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th text-left" style="width: 18.9061%; height: 33.2px;" title="Team">Team</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 14.5847%; height: 33.2px;" title="Matches Played">Matches</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 9.00293%; height: 33.2px;" title="Matches Won">Won</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 8.46275%; height: 33.2px;" title="Matches Lost">Lost</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 11.5237%; height: 33.2px;" title="Matches Drawn">Drawn</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 7.02228%; height: 33.2px;" title="Matches Abandonded">NR</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 11.1636%; height: 33.2px;" title="Total Points">Points</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 12.0639%; height: 33.2px;" title="Percentage of Points">PCT</td>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-center" style="width: 7.56246%; height: 20px;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-left" style="width: 18.9061%; height: 20px;">South Africa</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 14.5847%; height: 20px;">12</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.00293%; height: 20px;">8</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.46275%; height: 20px;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 11.5237%; height: 20px;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.02228%; height: 20px;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 11.1636%; height: 20px;">100</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 12.0639%; height: 20px;">69.440</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 23.2px;">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-center" style="width: 7.56246%; height: 23.2px;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-left" style="width: 18.9061%; height: 23.2px;">Australia</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 14.5847%; height: 23.2px;">19</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.00293%; height: 23.2px;">13</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.46275%; height: 23.2px;">4</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 11.5237%; height: 23.2px;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.02228%; height: 23.2px;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 11.1636%; height: 23.2px;">154</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 12.0639%; height: 23.2px;">67.540</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 14.2px;">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-center" style="width: 7.56246%; height: 14.2px;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-left" style="width: 18.9061%; height: 14.2px;">India</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 14.5847%; height: 14.2px;">19</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.00293%; height: 14.2px;">9</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.46275%; height: 14.2px;">8</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 11.5237%; height: 14.2px;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.02228%; height: 14.2px;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 11.1636%; height: 14.2px;">114</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 12.0639%; height: 14.2px;">50.000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24.6px;">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-center" style="width: 7.56246%; height: 24.6px;">4</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-left" style="width: 18.9061%; height: 24.6px;">New Zealand</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 14.5847%; height: 24.6px;">14</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.00293%; height: 24.6px;">7</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.46275%; height: 24.6px;">7</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 11.5237%; height: 24.6px;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.02228%; height: 24.6px;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 11.1636%; height: 24.6px;">81</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 12.0639%; height: 24.6px;">48.210</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-center" style="width: 7.56246%; height: 20px;">5</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-left" style="width: 18.9061%; height: 20px;">England</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 14.5847%; height: 20px;">22</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.00293%; height: 20px;">11</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.46275%; height: 20px;">10</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 11.5237%; height: 20px;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.02228%; height: 20px;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 11.1636%; height: 20px;">114</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 12.0639%; height: 20px;">43.180</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-center" style="width: 7.56246%; height: 20px;">6</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-left" style="width: 18.9061%; height: 20px;">Sri Lanka</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 14.5847%; height: 20px;">13</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.00293%; height: 20px;">5</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.46275%; height: 20px;">8</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 11.5237%; height: 20px;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.02228%; height: 20px;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 11.1636%; height: 20px;">60</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 12.0639%; height: 20px;">38.460</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-center" style="width: 7.56246%; height: 20px;">7</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-left" style="width: 18.9061%; height: 20px;">Bangladesh</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 14.5847%; height: 20px;">12</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.00293%; height: 20px;">4</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.46275%; height: 20px;">8</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 11.5237%; height: 20px;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.02228%; height: 20px;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 11.1636%; height: 20px;">45</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 12.0639%; height: 20px;">31.250</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20.2px;">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-center" style="width: 7.56246%; height: 20.2px;">8</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-left" style="width: 18.9061%; height: 20.2px;">West Indies</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 14.5847%; height: 20.2px;">13</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.00293%; height: 20.2px;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.46275%; height: 20.2px;">8</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 11.5237%; height: 20.2px;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.02228%; height: 20.2px;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 11.1636%; height: 20.2px;">44</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 12.0639%; height: 20.2px;">28.210</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-center" style="width: 7.56246%; height: 20px;">9</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-left" style="width: 18.9061%; height: 20px;">Pakistan</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 14.5847%; height: 20px;">14</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.00293%; height: 20px;">5</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.46275%; height: 20px;">9</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 11.5237%; height: 20px;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.02228%; height: 20px;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 11.1636%; height: 20px;">47</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 12.0639%; height: 20px;">27.980</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p> </p>

ICC WTC Final 2023-25 Date OUT! Check WTC Final Schedule, Venue, Timing and More in One Click

The ICC WTC Final 2023-25 will be held at Lord's from June 11-15, 2025, featuring South Africa vs Australia.

Australia will face South Africa in the WTC Final 2023-25 at Lord's in June.

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<p>In what proves to be a shocking development, Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian Cricket Team has announced his decision of retiring from Test Cricket with immediate-effect. He will continue to represent the Men in Blue in One Day Internationals but his decision of retiring means that a new captain will lead the team ahead of their forthcoming tour of England for the five-match Test-Series, beginning from the 20th of June.</p>
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<p>In an Instagram story shared on Wednesday night, Rohit displayed his Test cap number 280 and wrote, “Hi everyone, I want to announce that I am stepping away from Test cricket. It has been a tremendous privilege to serve my country in white. I appreciate all the love and support I have received throughout the years. I will keep representing India in ODIs.”</p>
<p>The 37-year-old had struggled to perform with the bat in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test Series versus Australia, where the Indian team lost by a margin of 3-1. He had a terrible series, averaging just 6.21 in five innings and he also dropped himself from the playing 11 for the final test match in Sydney. Before that series, the Indian skipper also had a tough time in the home series versus New Zealand, where he averaged just 15.17.</p>
<p>According to the news report of IANS, Rohit decided to call it a day from the longest format of the game with an eye to create a young Team India for the future, especially with the next cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC) commencing with the test series versus England.</p>
<p>"This was a situation that had been brewing for quite a while, despite his assertions during the TV interview at the Sydney Test that he wouldn’t be departing anytime soon. Therefore, it can be said that the signs were evident. As a result, the selection of the Test squad for the upcoming tour of England has been postponed by two weeks," a source familiar with the situation told IANS.</p>
<p>Sharma ends his career in red ball cricket which started off with a hundred on debut versus the Windies in Kolkata's Eden Gardens stadium with a total of 4,302 runs coming from his bat in 67 appearances in Test Cricket at a good average of 40.56, including 18 half centuries and twelve hundreds. He captained the Men in Blue in 24 test matches, securing wins on 12 occassions and losing on nine other occassions.</p>
<p>In June of 2024, Sharma had announced his decision to retire from T20 International Cricket following his side's victory over South Africa by a margin of seven runs in the 2024 Men's T20i World Cup.</p>
<p>After Rohit declared his retirement from Test cricket, Shubman Gill has emerged as the leading candidate to become the next Test captain, as the selection committee headed by Ajit Agarkar seeks to introduce fresh talent into the team.</p>
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Rohit Sharma has announced his immediate retirement from Test cricket but will continue playing ODIs. The 37-year-old struggled recently, averaging just 6.21 in India's 3-1 Test series loss to Australia. Sources suggest he stepped aside to allow a younger team to develop ahead of the next World Test Championship cycle. Rohit ends his Test career with 4,302 runs in 67 matches, including 12 centuries, and a mixed captaincy record of 12 wins in 24 Tests. After retiring from T20Is post India's 2024 World Cup win, Shubman Gill is now the favorite to succeed him as Test captain.

In a surprising move, Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma announced his immediate retirement from Test cricket via an Instagram post, though he will continue playing ODIs. The 37-year-old, who struggled with poor form during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia (averaging just 6.21) and the home series against New Zealand, decided to step away to pave the way for a younger team ahead of the next World Test Championship cycle. Despite initially denying retirement plans, sources indicate this decision had been under consideration for some time, delaying the squad selection for India’s upcoming Test series in England. Rohit ends his Test career with 4,302 runs in 67 matches at an average of 40.56, including 12 centuries, and a captaincy record of 12 wins in 24 Tests. Following his T20I retirement after India’s 2024 T20 World Cup victory, Shubman Gill is now the frontrunner to take over as Test captain as the selectors aim to transition to a younger squad.

Team India: Rohit Sharma retires from Test Cricket ahead of England tour, will continue playing ODI Cricket

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<p>The governing body of Indian Cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is in no mood to assign any kind of leadership role to premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for the forthcoming England tour. Bumrah will not take part in all the matches during this five-Test series starting from June 20 onwards, so the board wants a vice-captain who is present on the field in every Test match.</p>
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<p>Keeping the future in mind, the BCCI is eyeing to give the vice-captaincy to a young player. The selection committee headed by Ajit Agarkar wants to give preference to young leadership this time. Senior players like Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul have crossed the age of 30, so the board is eyeing Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant. The former is currently captaining 2022 winners Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL while Rishabh is handling the leadership duties of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).</p>
<h2><strong>What is the plan for Bumrah?</strong></h2>
<p>According to the news report of 'The Indian Express', given Bumrah's history of frequent injuries, the board and team management are cautious about his fitness. After suffering a back injury during the Sydney Test in January 2025, he stayed away from cricket for about three months and made a comeback for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025.</p>
<p>Due to this injury, he was out of the ICC Champions Trophy and the first phase of Tata IPL 2025. Earlier in 2022, the pacer also missed the T20 World Cup and had to undergo surgery. Bumrah has had problems like back stress injury, abdominal strain and finger injury in the past, due to which he has not been able to play many important international matches.</p>
<h2><strong>BCCI wants a vice-captain for the entire series</strong></h2>
<p><br>Speaking to the newspaper, a BCCI official said, "We want a player who is available for all five Test matches and he should be given the responsibility of vice-captaincy. Since Bumrah will not play for the entire tour, we do not want to appoint different vice-captains for different matches."</p>
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The BCCI will not give Jasprit Bumrah a leadership role in the England Test series due to his injury-prone history and workload management. Since he won’t play all five Tests, the board wants a consistent vice-captain and is considering young players like Shubman Gill or Rishabh Pant, who have IPL captaincy experience. Senior players like Jadeja and Rahul are unlikely to be chosen as the focus shifts to long-term leadership development.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided against assigning a leadership role to Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming England Test series due to concerns over his fitness and workload management. Bumrah, who has a history of injuries—including a recent back injury that sidelined him for three months—will not play all five Tests, prompting the board to seek a vice-captain who can be consistently available. With an eye on the future, the selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, is considering young players like Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant for the role, as senior players like Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul are over 30. Gill is currently captaining Gujarat Titans in the IPL, while Pant leads Lucknow Super Giants. The BCCI aims to avoid appointing multiple vice-captains during the series and prefers a stable leadership option.

Jasprit Bumrah Injury: Fitness becomes Bumrah's enemy! He will not get the responsibility of vice-captaincy on the England tour, selectors want to give a chance to a young player

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<p><strong>India next series: </strong>The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 ended with celebrations for Team India. Everyone's focus was on the eight-team tournament for several months, but it ended on a happy note for Indian fans as the Rohit Sharma-led team lifted the Trophy for the third time. They defeated New Zealand by a margin of four wickets in the final match of the recently concluded tournament. </p>
<p>After 12 years, India has hoisted its flag in the Champions Trophy. But now it is time to look ahead, let's know when and against whom the Indian team will face next. </p>
<h2><strong>World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle kicks off</strong></h2>
<p>Team India failed to qualify for the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25. Big defeats against New Zealand and Australia had knocked the Men in Blue out of the final race. But now preparations will be made for the next edition of the tournament. The new cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC) will kick off with the Test series against England. </p>
<h2><strong>When will the series with England take place?</strong></h2>
<p>BCCI has already released the schedule of Team India for the next series. The Indian team will soon be seen in England for a five-match Test series. They will tour England from June to August. The first match will be played in Leeds on June 20. Before this, all the players of India will be busy in IPL.</p>
<h2><strong>WTC 2023-2025 Final will be held in June</strong></h2>
<p>The World Test Championship final will be played between Australia and South Africa on June 11. The Kangaroos made it to the final by defeating India in the home series. After the defeat in this series, there were talks of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retiring. Now it will be interesting to see whether these two legends will be seen playing for Team India on the England tour in June.</p>
<h2>Indian Cricket Team's schedule till the 2026 T20 World Cup</h2>
<p><em><strong>India's tour of England - Five Test Matches (21st June to 4th August 2025)</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>India's tour of Bangladesh - Three T20Is and three ODIs (August 2025)</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>T20 Asia Cup 2025 (September 2025)</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>West India's Tour of India - Two Test Matches (October 2025)</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>India's tour of Australia - Five T20Is, three ODIs (October/November 2025)</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>South Africa's tour of India - Two Test Matches, five T20Is and three ODIs (November/December 2025)</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>New Zealand's tour of India - Five T20Is and three ODIs (January 2026)</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>2026 T20 World Cup - in India &amp; Sri Lanka (February/March 2026)</strong></em></p>
<p>Over the next year, the Men in Blue will be taking part in a total of nine Test games and 12 One Day International matches. The Suryakumar Yadav-led T20i team is also guaranteed to play 18 T20 International games in addition to competing in the Asia Cup &amp; the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. </p>
<p>The 2025 Indian Premier League season will begin on March 22 at Eden Gardens with a match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders. The final will take place at the same venue on the 25th of May.</p>
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India next series: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (L) & Ravindra Jadeja (R) celebrate Team India's Champions Trophy 2025 triumph | Image Credits: ICC / Getty Images

India next series: The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 ended with celebrations for Team India. Everyone's focus was on the eight-team tournament for several months, but it ended on a happy note for Indian fans as the Rohit Sharma-led team lifted the Trophy for the third time. They defeated New Zealand by a margin of four wickets in the final match of the recently concluded tournament.  But now it is time to look ahead. Let's know when and against whom the Indian team will play next.

What's next for Team India after Champions Trophy 2025, check their full schedule till the 2026 T20 World Cup

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<p>The recent performances of Team India in Test Cricket have been shambolic and they suffered back-to-back series defeats in recent times. They first suffered a crushing 0-3 defeat to New Zealand in the three-match home Test Series. Then, they fell to Australia by a margin of 1-3 in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia. Due to losing six out of their last eight test matches, the Men in Blue failed to qualify for the final of the current World Test Championship (WTC) cycle for the first ever. </p>
<h2><strong>Will Rohit Sharma be a part of the team on the England Tour? </strong></h2>
<p>The performances of the Indian skipper Rohit Sharma with the bat were very poor in the Test Series versus the Australians, as he managed to score just 31 runs in three games. He eventually decided to drop himself from the Sydney Test-Match due to his poor performance with the bat. Then, the 37-year-old played the Ranji Trophy for Mumbai, where he scored just 31 runs in both innings versus Jammu &amp; Kashmir. </p>
<p>Now the Cricket Governing Body of India, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has started planning for the future in Test Cricket. According to the news report of PTI, it's looking really difficult for the Hitman Rohit Sharma to find a place in Test Team. The report states that the 37-year-old is unlikely to be selected in the squad for the tour of England, starting in June of this year. </p>
<p>The Men in Blue are scheduled to take part in five Test matches on the England tour. The report of PTI said, 'Jasprit Bumrah is likely to return to the IPL for the Mumbai Indians (MI) and then he will be seen leading the Indian team on the England tour as Rohit Sharma won't be seen playing Test Cricket again.'</p>
<p>The report further claimed that the premier seamer was not included in the Champions Trophy squad as he has not yet started bowling at his regular level. People aware of this particular matter believe that it was very difficult for the 31-year-old to become match fit in such a short period of time and therefore, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee decided to go ahead with Harshit Rana instead. </p>
<h2><strong>Jasprit Bumrah set to become the new captain</strong></h2>
<p>Bumrah is all set to become the new captain of Team India in the longest format of the game. He has led the Men in Blue on three occasions so far in the format, in which he has led them to victories in one game and has suffered defeats in the other two. The 31-year-old led the team for the first time in 2022 in the rescheduled Birmingham Test-Match as regular skipper Rohit Sharma was not available since he was battling Covid-19. </p>
<p>The Indian team lost that game versus the Three Lions but Bumrah as a skipper showed a lot of potential. He helped them start off the 2024-25 BGT series on a winning note as they went on to secure an easy win in Perth. Jasprit also handled the leadership duties in the Final Test Match in Sydney where the Men in Blue suffered an embarrassing defeat. </p>
<h3><strong>What did Rohit Sharma say about his retirement?</strong></h3>
<p>Captain Rohit Sharma will be turning 38-years-old before the commencement of the England Tour. During the Sydney Test Match of the BGT versus the Aussies, he had a chat with Indian broadcasters Star Sports and he had made up his mind of not hanging up his boots in the longest format of the game just yet. " I am not going to hang up my boots in Test Cricket any time soon. I decided to drop myself from the Sydney Test because I wasn't able to score runs and perform well. I will grind hard and make a grand comeback. I am unable to score runs at present but there's no guarantee that I will not score runs after a period of five months," he said. </p>
<p><strong>India versus England, five-match Test Series Full schedule</strong></p>
<p>June 20-24, 1st Test, Headingley</p>
<p>July 2-6, 2nd Test, Birmingham</p>
<p>July 10-14, 3rd Test, Lord's</p>
<p>July 23-27, 4th Test, Manchester</p>
<p>July 31-August 4, 5th Test, The Oval</p>
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Captain Rohit Sharma of Team India (L) and Jasprit Bumrah along with chief selector Ajit Agarkar (L) | Image Credits: Getty Images

The BCCI are planning to make some harsh changes in the test team of India and captain Rohit Sharma is set to be dropped from the longest format of the game for the England tour after his shambolic performance as a batter & as a leader in the 2024-25 BGT Series versus Australia. Elite Pacer Bumrah will be taking over the Test Captaincy duties from him

Rohit Sharma's Test Career looks set to be over as he's set to be excluded from the squad for the England tour with seamer Jasprit Bumrah replacing him in as the new captain

Is Rohit Sharma's Test Career over? Hitman is set to be excluded from the England Tour, this player will lead the team

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<p>In what promises to be an exciting and thrilling contest, Steve Smith-led Australia and Dhananjaya de Silva's Sri Lanka are set to lock horns versus each other in the second and the last match of the two-match Test-Series at the Galle International Stadium of Galle from the 6th of February onwards (Wednesday). </p>
<p>In the opening encounter of the series, the Mighty Aussies secured a comfortable victory by an inning and 242 runs and this win helped them to take an unassailable lead of 1-0 in the two-match series. In such a situation, the Dhananjaya de Silva-led Sri Lanka would be looking to make a strong comeback by rectifying their mistakes in the second match. </p>
<p>Ahead of this exciting contest, some thrilling player battles will be seen taking place between the star players of both teams which can go on to affect the outcome of the match. We will be taking a look at those player battles in this article</p>
<p>While the Kangaroos have already taken the lead in the series, the home side will have the chance to make a strong comeback by taking advantage of the home conditions on offer. It will be interesting to see which team finishes out on top in these player battles and which team succumbs to the pressure. </p>
<h2><strong>Dinesh Chandimal versus Matthew Kuhnemann</strong></h2>
<p>Australia's left-arm orthodox spinner Matthew Kuhnemann failed to create an impact with the ball in the first ball, ending the match with 0 scalps to his name but he can trouble Sri Lankan batters on the spinning track of Galle. </p>
<p>This will be especially very challenging for experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Chandimal. He is a good player of spin, has a good record against them and also he knows the conditions of Galle quite well but the variations of Kuhnemann can trouble him in the second Test-Match.</p>
<h2><strong>Prabhat Jayasuriya versus Usman Khawaja</strong></h2>
<p>Australia's experienced opening batter Usman Khawaja is in great form with the bat and he also possesses' an excellent batting record on Subcontinental surfaces. While the Australian team management would be happy to see him performing, they might be a little worried in the 2nd match as experienced left-arm spinner Prabhat Jayasuriya can trouble him a lot. </p>
<p>The 33-year-old has excellent variations up his sleeve and has knack of performing brilliantly in spin-friendly conditions and home conditions. He also got the better of the Southpaw in the opening encounter, dismissing him when he was batting on the score of 232 runs and Jayasuriya would be looking to get the better of Khawaja again in the final match of the series. </p>
<h2><strong>Other notable player battles</strong></h2>
<p>Apart from the two above-mentioned player battles, the battle between elite Aussie off-spinner Nathan Lyon and promising Sri Lankan batter Kamindu Mendis will also be worth watching out for. </p>
<p>Angelo Mathews will have to rely on his batting technique to tackle the speed and swing of Mitchell Starc and at the same time, Asitha Fernando has the ability to trouble the Australian duo of Josh Inglis and Marnus Labuschagne with his pace and bounce.</p>
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Mitchell Starc had Kamindu Mendis strangled down leg side, Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day, January 31, 2025 | Image: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

Australia led by Steve Smith secured an easy victory in the opening match of the series by a margin of an innings and 242 runs and took an unassailable 1-0 lead in the series. In such a situation, the Sri Lankan team would like to make a strong comeback in the series by correcting its mistakes in the second match. In this match, some interesting player battles will be witnessed between the star players of both teams, which can surely affect the outcome of the match

Sri Lanka and Australia are set to lock horns versus each other in the 2nd and final Test match of the two match series and while the Kangaroos have already secured an unassailable 1-0 lead, the home side would not like to lower their morale as they would want to execute a perfect comeback in the series. Some exciting player battles are also going to take place and we will be taking a look at them

Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test: 3 Player Battles to Watch Out

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<p><strong>PAK vs WI 1st Test: </strong>Pakistan are all set to host West Indies in a two-match Test series and the first of the two tests is going to start today at Multan Cricket Stadium. This series is also a part of the WTC cycle 2023-25. With both sides languishing near the bottom of the WTC standings, this contest may not hold significant weight in the larger tournament context but offers an opportunity for redemption and experimentation.</p>
<p>The upcoming two-match Test series between Pakistan and West Indies marks the final chapter for both teams in the current ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. </p>
<h2><strong>The WTC Struggles of Both Teams</strong></h2>
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<p>Pakistan, currently ranked eighth in the WTC standings, has endured a topsy-tuvry campaign, winning only four out of twelve matches. Their previous series against South Africa resulted in a demoralizing whitewash, with their batting order struggling to cope with quality opposition. The Shan Masood-led side has introduced fresh faces like Muhammad Hurraira and Sajid Khan, hoping these changes will revitalize their performance.</p>
<p>West Indies, placed at the bottom of the table with two wins in 11 matches, faced a similar fortune. Despite a memorable victory against Australia in Brisbane earlier in the cycle, inconsistency has dumped their campaign. A 1-1 series draw against Bangladesh in their most recent outing underlined their inability to maintain momentum. However, they see this series as a chance to end the cycle on a positive note.</p>
<h2><strong>A Historic Return to Pakistan </strong></h2>
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<p>This series marks West Indies' first Test appearance in Pakistan in over 18 years. The Multan Cricket Stadium, known for its spin-friendly conditions, will be a crucial factor. Pakistan has actively sought to create pitches favoring spin, a strategy that proved successful against England. The preparation of such surfaces in Multan involves modern techniques like the use of heaters and greenhouses to achieve desired conditions.</p>
<h2><strong>Battle of the Spin Attacks</strong></h2>
<p>Spin is expected to dominate this series, with both teams equipped with bowlers suited to the conditions. Pakistan will rely on their trio of Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, and Abrar Ahmed. West Indies, on the other hand, bring Gudakesh Motie, whose impressive bowling average poses a challenge. Motie's skill set, combined with his height, makes him a formidable weapon on slow-turning tracks.</p>
<h2><strong>Pakistan’s Batting Adjustments</strong></h2>
<p>Pakistan's batting line-up has undergone significant changes, with Abdullah Shafique's dip in form and Saim Ayub's injury opening the door for debutant Muhammad Hurraira. Saud Shakeel, a standout performer in spin-friendly environments, is expected to play a pivotal role. Despite his preference for faster pitches, Shakeel’s consistency at Multan suggests he could anchor Pakistan's innings in a potentially low-scoring series.</p>
<h2><strong>West Indies’ Quest for Stability</strong></h2>
<p>For the visitors, batting remains a concern. Kraigg Brathwaite’s leadership will be tested as the team navigates Pakistan's challenging conditions. The exclusion of vice-captain Joshua Da Silva due to poor form signals West Indies' intent to revamp their approach. A collective effort from their batting unit, rather than reliance on individual brilliance, will be key to their success.</p>
<h2><strong>Head-to-head Records</strong></h2>
<p>Pakistan and West Indies have faced each other in 54 Test matches, with Pakistan holding a slight advantage. Pakistan has emerged victorious in 21 matches, while West Indies have claimed 18 wins and 15 matches have ended in a draw. </p>
<p>Notably, Pakistan has dominated this rivalry in the 21st century, winning 11 of the 17 Tests played during this period, with West Indies securing five wins. On home soil, Pakistan has been particularly strong, recording nine wins and only four losses, alongside eight draws. The two teams last met for a Test match in Pakistan in 2006, adding a historic element to their upcoming clash.</p>
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<p><strong>Draw - </strong>15</p>
<h2><strong>Recent Form of Pakistan and West Indies in Test</strong></h2>
<p>In the last five Tests, Pakistan have won just two and lost three. Two of those losses came against South Africa. West Indies, on the other hand, also lost three but won just one with one ending in a draw. <strong><br></strong></p>
<p><strong>READ:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-wi-1st-test-dream11-prediction-grand-league-team-probable-playing11s-and-more/"> PAK vs WI 1st Test Dream11 Prediction, Grand League Team, Probable Playing11s and More</a><br></strong></p>
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Pakistan and West Indies, both struggling in Test cricket, face off in a two-match series. Pakistan holds a slight historical edge, but recent performances show inconsistency for both teams.

Pakistan and West Indies aim for redemption in a Test series, showcasing historical rivalry and recent struggles in cricketing form.

PAK vs WI 1st Test Preview, Head-to-head Records and Recent Forms of Teams

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The International Cricket Council's (ICC) World Test Championship (WTC) is a prestigious tournament that brings together the world's top cricket teams in a two-year-long competition. The WTC aims to promote and elevate the importance of Test cricket, the oldest and most traditional form of the game. Here you will get latest update on ICC WTC