India is scheduled to take on England in a Test series from January 25 to March 24. The matches will be held at Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Rajkot, Ranchi, and Dharmshala. There will be a one-week interval between the second and third Tests, as well as between the fourth and final Tests. England is currently known for playing an aggressive and forceful style of Test cricket.
| England series | Match | Venue |
| India vs England | 1st Test | Hyderabad (Jan 25-29) |
| India vs England | 2nd Test | Visakhapatnam (Feb 2-6) |
| India vs England | 3rd Test | Rajkot (Feb 15-19) |
| India vs England | 4th Test | Ranchi (Feb 23-27) |
| India vs England | 5th Test | Dharamsala (Mar 3-7) |
The selection of Test venues is intriguing. To counter England’s aggressive batsmen and seam/swing bowlers effectively, India’s ideal approach would be to play on spin-friendly pitches.
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Traditionally, Visakhapatnam, Rajkot, and Ranchi have been known for their slow and batsman-friendly tracks, whereas Dharmsala stands out as one of the rare venues in the country that provides assistance to fast bowlers. However, considering the significant importance of earning World Test Championship points, it is possible that the pitches for the series may be altered to suit different playing conditions.
