For the India tour of England in 2025, the squad does not include Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin, or Mohammed Shami, as they are not listed in the confirmed squad for the Test series. The Indian squad for the Tests features young and emerging players like Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (vice-captain and wicketkeeper), Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Prasidh Krishna, Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Sai Sudharsan, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, and Kuldeep Yadav.
This indicates that India is relying on a young generation of cricketers for this prestigious five-Test series in England, which is part of the 2025-2027 ICC World Test Championship cycle. The absence of senior players like Virat, Rohit, Ashwin, and Shami suggests a transition phase where the young talent is given the opportunity to prove themselves on a challenging English tour.
Given the depth and talent of the young squad, India has a strong chance to make this series memorable by showcasing the new generation’s skills and resilience in English conditions. The fresh energy and hunger of these players could well lead to a competitive and exciting series for Indian cricket fans.
Stats of Kohli, Rohit, Ashwin or Shami in Test
| Player | Matches | Runs | Bat Avg | 100s/50s | Highest Score | Wickets | Bowl Avg | 5W/10W | BBF |
| Virat Kohli | 123 | 9230 | 46.85 | 30/31 | 254* | – | – | – | – |
| Rohit Sharma | 67 | 4301 | 40.57 | 12/18 | 212 | 2 | 112.00 | – | 1/26 |
| R Ashwin | 106 | 3503 | 25.75 | 6/14 | 124 | 537 | 24.00 | 37/8 | 13/140 |
| Mohammed Shami | 64* | 750 | 12.09 | 0/2 | 56* | 229 | 27.71 | 6/0 | 9/118 |
In Summary:
- Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ashwin, and Shami are not part of the 2025 England Test squad.
- India is fielding a young and talented team led by Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant.
- This young generation has the potential to make the series memorable in England.
In summary, India appears set to miss Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ashwin, and Shami in the England 2025 series, but the young generation is expected to step up and aim for a strong performance in the challenging English conditions.
