England vs India: 3 Player battles to watch out for

In the upcoming ICC World Test Championship cycle 2025-2027, England and India will play a five-match Test series starting on June 20. Both teams are beginning a new era in Test cricket, while having different playing styles. In light of this, we examine the Top 3 player contests during India's visit.

Ben Stokes vs Ravindra Jadeja

In ten Tests against England in England, Jadeja has amassed 563 runs at an average of 31.27. With top figures of 4/79, he has also claimed 22 wickets at an average of 46.13. Stokes has an incredibly poor record against India at home, averaging 18.75 runs in seven Test matches and has taken 26 wickets at a 16.65 average.

Having dismissed Stokes six times in 19 encounters, Jadeja has a strong Test record against him. Stokes has a strike rate of about 53 and a batting average of slightly over 20 against him.

Joe Root vs Jasprit Bumrah

Given that Joe Root has lost his wicket nine times in 24 innings, one may refer to him as Jasprit Bumrah's rabbit. Joe Root still has the advantage over Jasprit Bumrah despite this. 

To date, the former captain of England has amassed 286 runs against him. Both players will be trying to dominate and get on top of each other as the five-match Test series gets underway. He would attempt to get Bumrah out as soon as possible because he is India's top pacer.

Ben Stokes vs Shubhman Gill

Throughout the series, it will be fascinating to follow the battles of the captain. Shubman Gill is appointed captain of the Indian Test squad during a transitional phase. Like previous players, the captain will try to lead his squad from the front and set an example. 

Despite his dismal away tour average, Gill will want to improve this time. Ben Stokes, the captain of England, will want to dominate the Indian team with his rebranded way of cricket, Bazball.

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