India vs England Test Series 2026: Full Schedule, Squads and Where to Watch
The five-match Test series between India and England is one of the biggest calendar events for cricket fans. Here is everything you need to know.
<p>India and England begin their five-Test series next week, with matches spread across Leeds, London, Manchester, Birmingham and The Oval. It is the marquee series of the summer for cricket fans in both countries.</p>
<h2>Full schedule</h2>
<p>The series opens at Headingley in Leeds, moves to Lord's for the second Test, then Old Trafford, Edgbaston and finally The Kia Oval. Each Test is scheduled as a standard five-day match with reserve day contingency.</p>
<h2>India squad</h2>
<p>Rohit Sharma leads a rebuilt Test squad after several senior players stepped back this year. Jasprit Bumrah is the pace-attack anchor, with Kuldeep Yadav returning for English conditions.</p>
<h2>England squad</h2>
<p>Ben Stokes captains England under head coach Brendon McCullum. James Anderson is retired but the pace unit has depth in Mark Wood, Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue.</p>
<h2>Where to watch</h2>
<p>In India, coverage is on JioHotstar and Star Sports. In the UK, Sky Sports Cricket has exclusive rights, with highlights on the BBC. Radio commentary continues on BBC Test Match Special.</p>
<h2>Historical head-to-head</h2>
<p>India won the last full series in England 2 to 1. England lead the all-time bilateral tally, but the last decade has swung strongly toward India.</p>
