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India will face England at Headingley on June 20 (Image via X)
India's cricket team is set to embark on a transformative tour, as they take on England in June 2025, marking a significant transition as veterans Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin step away from Test cricket.
Shubman Gill will lead the team as captain, with Rishabh Pant serving as vice-captain, as they face the challenging English conditions across five historic venues.With the first Test scheduled for June 20 at Headingley in Leeds, here's a closer look at England's record at the historic stadium.From 1899 to 2023, England played 80 matches at Headingley, winning 37 and losing 25, with 18 draws. They have a win/loss ratio of 1.48 and a batting average of 30.94.
Their highest team score is 570, reflecting a strong cricketing legacy that continues to evolve under current leadership.
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Headingley, in Leeds, where the first Test is set to be held from June 20 to 24, carries an interesting piece of cricket history from 1932, when it hosted a football match during a cricket season break. The football match caused significant damage to the summer pitch's turf, leading to complications in a subsequent County Championship match.
Players encountered difficulties with poor footing and uneven bounce, resulting in widespread criticism.
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This incident proved to be a watershed moment in cricket ground management. It prompted the Yorkshire County Cricket Club and the MCC to implement strict regulations against using cricket grounds for multiple sports. The incident established a precedent for protecting major cricket venues, ensuring their dedication solely to cricket during primary playing months.
Most Runs and highest individual score
- For England, the legendary Geoffrey Boycott has scored a record 897 runs in 16 innings over 10 matches.
- John Edrich's 310* against New Zealand in 1965 is the highest individual score in the historic venue.
- Stuart Broad tops the list among wicket takers at Leeds. The legendary pacer has a record 54 wickers to his name over 23 innings in 12 matches.
- The legendary Bob Willis owns the best spell among Englishmen at Headingley, with a historic 8/43 against Austrlalia in 1981 yet to be topped by a countryman.
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