Delhi: After IPL 2025, a big step has been taken for the preparation of India’s Test team. The BCCI has planned to organize three four-day matches against the England Lions between May 25 and June 20 after the end of the IPL. This series will give players a chance to secure a place in the Test team or recover from poor form.
Questions on the team after poor performance
India had to face 3-0 defeat in the home series against New Zealand. After this, the 3-1 defeat against Australia snatched the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from the team. Due to this poor performance, questions started being raised on the batting of the Indian team.
Not only this, India was also out of the final of the World Test Championship for the first time. In such a situation, now regular Test players can also be given a chance to play for India A, so that they can improve their form and technique.
Pressure on Rohit-Virat
Captain Rohit Sharma had decided to “stay out” of the Sydney Test, which further highlighted the weakness of the team’s batting. However, Rohit later made it clear that he was not retiring and was “not going anywhere” from Test cricket. Going.”
On the other hand, Virat Kohli also needs to work on his technique. Since 2020, his average has been only 30.72 and he has scored only three centuries. Being repeatedly dismissed on the outside edge in the Australia series shows that he will have to pay attention to the way he scores runs from the backfoot.
Expected clash with England Lions
Indian players will get a chance to play only one Ranji Trophy match before the England tour. However, the BCCI is hopeful that the England Lions will prove to be a strong opposition, even though the timing of the T20 Blast tournament in England may impact the availability of their players.
The England Lions faced several emerging players in India in the 2023-24 season, including Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Akash Deep and Prasidh Krishna. All these players could later make a place in the Indian Test team.
This series will be a big opportunity for Indian batsmen to prove their ability. Performance in these matches can impact the selectors’ decision to choose the team for the England Test series.
