Jamie Overton recalled: England names 14-man squad for India Test opener at Headingley

England has unveiled a refreshed 14-member squad for the first Test against India starting June 20, 2025, featuring the surprise recall of Jamie Overton after nearly three years. The lineup also marks returns for Brydon Carse and Jacob Bethell, while Gus Atkinson misses out due to injury, signaling a strategic shift under captain Ben Stokes.

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England has named a 14-man squad for the first Test against India at Headingley, Leeds, starting June 20, featuring a notable recall for paceman Jamie Overton. Overton, who last played a Test in June 2022 against New Zealand, returns after nearly three years in red-ball cricket.

The squad also welcomes back Brydon Carse and Chris Woakes, both recovering from injuries that kept them out of England's recent win over Zimbabwe. Carse and Woakes last featured during the New Zealand tour in December. The squad is captained by Ben Stokes and includes promising talents like Jacob Bethell and Harry Brook.

England's lineup reflects significant changes since their 4-1 series defeat in India 18 months ago, with veterans James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes, and Ollie Robinson no longer in the setup. Surrey's Overton replaces injured seamer Gus Atkinson, sidelined with a hamstring strain.

India, meanwhile, is undergoing its own transition, with stalwarts R Ashwin, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma retired. Shubman Gill leads the side as captain for the first time.

"Jamie Overton has been handed a surprise recall to England's squad for the first Test against India after his Surrey team-mate was ruled out with a hamstring strain."
"England have brought back pacemen Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse, both of whom missed the early part of the season with injury problems."
"India have also undergone a transition, with R Ashwin, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma all retiring and Shubman Gill taking on the captaincy for the first time."

The series will progress through Edgbaston, Lord's, Emirates Old Trafford, and conclude at the Kia Oval, promising a competitive contest between two evolving teams.
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Jamie Overton has been recalled to England's 14-man squad for the first Test against India at Headingley, starting June 20. The squad features returns for Brydon Carse and Chris Woakes, with changes following injuries and retirements. India also enters the series under new captain Shubman Gill.
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England names 14-man squad with Overton recalled for India Test

Jamie Overton has been handed a surprise recall to England's squad for the first Test against India after his Surrey team-mate was ruled out with a hamstring strain.
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Key Facts
  • Jamie Overton is recalled to England's Test squad for the first time since June 2022, set to play against India at Headingley starting June 20, 2025.CricbuzzBbc2
  • England's 14-man squad for the first Test includes Ben Stokes as captain, with players such as Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, and Chris Woakes.Cricbuzz1
  • Brydon Carse and Chris Woakes return to the squad after missing early season matches due to injury, while Jacob Bethell returns after IPL commitments.NDTV SportsCricbuzz2
  • Gus Atkinson is ruled out of the India series due to a hamstring injury sustained during the Zimbabwe Test.Cricbuzz1
Key Stats at a Glance
England's squad size for 1st India Test
14 players
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Series opener start date
June 20
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Background Context

England and India squads evolve after key retirements and recent form

Key Facts
  • England's squad has changed significantly since their 4-1 series defeat in India 18 months ago, with James Anderson retiring and players like Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes, and Ollie Robinson being discarded.ESPNcricinfo
  • India's team has also transitioned with retirements of R Ashwin, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma, and Shubman Gill taking on the captaincy for the first time.ESPNcricinfo
  • England's recent form includes a dominant win in a one-off Test against Zimbabwe by an innings and 45 runs, with strong batting from Zak Crawley (124), Ben Duckett (140), and Ollie Pope (171).Mint
Key Stats at a Glance
England's series defeat in India 18 months ago
4-1
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Time since series defeat
18 months
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England's victory margin against Zimbabwe
an innings and 45 runs
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England's declared innings score
565/6
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Zak Crawley's score
124 runs
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Ben Duckett's score
140 runs
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Ollie Pope's score
171 runs
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