ECB Unveils 2025 Summer Cricket Schedule with England-India Showdowns

By Moses Ochieng The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has released the schedule for the 2025 summer, featuring simultaneous series for both the men's and women's teams, including high-profile matchups against India. The England men's team will face India in a five-match Test series from June 20 to August 4, while the England women's team will play India in a series consisting of three T20Is and three ODIs, scheduled from June 28 to July 22.  Leeds will host the opening Test of the England-India series starting on June 20. The second Test is set for Birmingham on July 2, followed by the third Test at Lord's from July 10. The fourth and fifth Tests will be held in Manchester and The Oval, respectively. India women's tour of England kicks off with five T20Is: on June 28 in Nottingham, July 1 in Bristol, July 4 at The Oval, July 9 in Manchester, and July 12 in Birmingham. This will be followed by three ODIs on July 16, 19, and 22, taking place in Southampton, Lord's, and Chester-le-Street, respectively.  Be