Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma will continue as Test skipper for the upcoming England series following India's Champions Trophy 2025 victory, according to reports from Indian media outlets.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors have extended Sharma's Test captaincy tenure despite his recent batting struggles, confirming he will lead the five-match Test series against England scheduled from June to August 2025.
Sharma's leadership received strong endorsement after guiding India to an unbeaten run in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, culminating in a four-wicket victory over New Zealand at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 9. Cricket analysts have particularly praised his tactical acumen and situation assessment during the tournament.
The decision comes despite concerns over Sharma's batting form during India's recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy campaign against Australia. The opener managed just 31 runs across three Test matches and was subsequently dropped for the final Test of the series, which India ultimately lost.
Despite these performance issues, sources indicate that key stakeholders within Indian cricket administration maintain confidence in Sharma's leadership capabilities, considering him the optimal choice to captain the Test side for the challenging England tour.
The Champions Trophy triumph marks India's third title in the competition's history, adding to their previous victories in 2002 and 2013. This recent success appears to have strengthened Sharma's position within the team hierarchy.
India's upcoming England tour features five Test matches beginning June 20, 2025, at Headingley, Leeds. The series will conclude with the final Test at The Oval from July 31 to August 5, 2025.
The Test series represents a significant challenge for India as they aim to maintain their momentum following the Champions Trophy success while addressing batting consistency concerns that emerged during their Australian tour.
