Former England captain Michael Vaughan has praised Jasprit Bumrah, calling him “the greatest bowler I’ve ever seen” during a recent episode of the 5ilversport podcast. Vaughan also hinted that Bumrah could once again trouble Joe Root in the upcoming India vs England Test series.
India vs England 2025 Test Series Schedule
The highly anticipated 5-match Test series between India and England is set to begin on June 20, 2025. Here’s the full schedule:
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | June 20–24, 2025 | Headingley, Leeds | 3:30 PM |
| 2nd Test | July 2–6, 2025 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 3:30 PM |
| 3rd Test | July 10–14, 2025 | Lord’s, London | 3:30 PM |
| 4th Test | July 23–27, 2025 | Old Trafford, Manchester | 3:30 PM |
| 5th Test | July 31 – August 4, 2025 | Kennington Oval, London | 3:30 PM |
Bumrah vs Root – The Battle to Watch
Jasprit Bumrah has dismissed Joe Root 9 times in Test cricket, making it one of the most gripping rivalries on the field.
Joe Root’s Stats vs Bumrah in Tests:
Runs: 286Balls Faced: 559Strike Rate: 51.16Average: 31.77Boundaries: 36 FoursDismissals: 9Dot Balls: 4111s/2s/3s: 84/26/2 Despite Root being one of England’s greatest batters, Bumrah has consistently tested him with pace, movement, and pinpoint accuracy.
Joe Root is just 373 runs away from overtaking Ricky Ponting to become the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket history. The upcoming series provides him the perfect opportunity to achieve this major milestone — but Bumrah stands in his way. With Michael Vaughan backing Bumrah as a modern-day great and Root chasing a historic landmark, the India vs England 2025 series promises to be a blockbuster. All eyes will be on the Bumrah-Root duel as two legends of the game go head-to-head once again.
