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BCCI’s Bold Move! Indian Players to Train for England Tests During IPL 2025

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The Indian cricket team will play a five-match Test series in England after the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. However, before that, the players will be engaged in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, which ends on May 25. With the first Test against England starting on June 20 at Headingley, the transition from T20 cricket to red-ball format will be challenging.

BCCI’s Plan for Test Preparation

To ensure players remain prepared for Test cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is working on a special plan. The exact training schedule and execution plan have not been revealed yet, but initial discussions have already taken place. The focus will be on helping players maintain their red-ball skills while fulfilling IPL commitments.

India’s Poor Record in England After IPL

India has struggled in away Test series in England after the IPL. The last time India won a Test series in England was in 2007. Since then, most tours have ended in defeats.

The BCCI has taken note of these losses and is determined to improve the team’s performance in the upcoming series.

Addressing Recent Test Struggles

India has faced setbacks in Test cricket in recent years. The team suffered a 3-0 series defeat to New Zealand at home and a 3-1 series loss in Australia. These results have raised concerns about India’s Test form, prompting the BCCI to ensure players remain in red-ball mode during the IPL.

With less than a month between IPL and the England series, the BCCI’s training strategy will be crucial in helping India perform well in England after 18 years.

Story First Published at www.probatsman.com on 25 February 2025

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