The cricketing world is buzzing with excitement as India prepares to host England in a highly anticipated Test series in 2024. The England tour of India promises thrilling cricket, especially with England’s Bazball approach gaining attention. The Bazball strategy, adopted by Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, has yielded success in various conditions, and fans are eager to see how it fares in the challenging spin-friendly settings of India.
IND vs ENG 2024 Test Series: Full Schedule, Fixtures and Venues
The tour comprises a riveting 5-match Test series, mirroring the intensity of the Ashes. Both teams are eyeing crucial World Test Championship points, and the fixtures for the England tour of India have been finalized. Here are the dates, times, and venues for each match:
- 1st Test:
- Date: Thu, Jan 25 – Mon, Jan 29
- Time: 04:00 AM GMT | 09:30 AM IST
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- 2nd Test:
- Date: Fri, Feb 02 – Tue, Feb 06
- Time: 04:00 AM GMT | 09:30 AM IST
- Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
- 3rd Test:
- Date: Thu, Feb 15 – Mon, Feb 19
- Time: 04:00 AM GMT | 09:30 AM IST
- Venue: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
- 4th Test:
- Date: Fri, Feb 23 – Tue, Feb 27
- Time: 04:00 AM GMT | 09:30 AM IST
- Venue: JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
- 5th Test:
- Date: Thu, Mar 07 – Mon, Mar 11
- Time: 04:00 AM GMT | 09:30 AM IST
- Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
IND vs ENG 2024 Test Series: Predicted Team Squads
India Squad:
Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KL Rahul (wk), KS Bharat (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav
England Squad:
Ben Stokes (captain), Rehan Ahmed, James Anderson, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ben Foakes, Tom Hartley, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Mark Wood.
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IND vs ENG 2024 Test Series: Live Streaming Partners
The series will be broadcasted and live-streamed globally, ensuring fans don’t miss any action. The official broadcasting rights for India’s home matches till 2028 have been secured by Viacom18. In India, JioCinema will provide live streaming services, while Star Sports will continue as the preferred telecast partner.
- UK: Sky Sports Cricket
- Australia: Fox Sports
- New Zealand: TVNZ, Sky Sport NZ
- Pakistan: Ten Sports
- USA & Canada: Willow TV
For worldwide viewers, platforms like CricHD, WebCric, and Cricfree will offer live streaming services, making the IND vs ENG 2024 Test series accessible to cricket enthusiasts across the globe.