3 Players to watch out for in England vs India 1st Test

The five-match series of the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy is all set to commence on June 20. Plenty of buzz has already been generated for this series. After all, it marks the commencement of the fresh 2025-27 cycle of the World Test Championship for both sides.    

England enter this series as slight favourites as they have a home advantage. As for experience, their squad comprises more of the same as compared to their opposition, who have a whole lot of newbies in their setup.

The Shubman Gill-led India come into the series without two of their most seasoned players in the form of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. It will be intriguing to witness how they go about proceedings. With plenty of Indians being on their first tour to England, all eyes will be on the young guns to deliver.

3 Players to watch out for in England vs India 1st Test

3. Joe Root

Joe Root is definitely one player to watch out for. His performances could uplift the morale of the entire unit. For England to gain momentum in the series, the form of their leading run-getter in the format will be crucial.

The one-off Test against Zimbabwe is the only red-ball action that Root has been part of in 2025. However, he has been in fine form with the bat otherwise. England would hope for Root to click in a similar fashion like he did in their recently-concluded ODI series against West Indies.