Several players from the Indian cricket team are gearing up to participate in the upcoming county cricket season in England. This move aims to help them regain or maintain their form. Indian cricketers frequently engage in England's red-ball and one-day formats. In 2025, numerous players are expected to head to England, featuring some prominent names. However, it is important to note that only those players who are currently not part of the Indian team are included in this list.
Ruturaj Gaikwad will be playing the entire season for Yorkshire, focusing solely on red-ball matches. Tilak Varma is also set to make his debut in county cricket, participating in four matches for Hampshire this season. Additionally, wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan has decided to join county cricket, where he will play two red-ball games for Nottinghamshire.
Yuzvendra Chahal is another name on this list, currently away from Indian cricket. He will not only play county matches for Northamptonshire but will also participate in the One Day Cup for the team this season. Shardul Thakur was also included in this lineup, scheduled to play seven matches for Essex. However, since he has received an opportunity with the Indian team, he has withdrawn his name. If he is not included in the playing eleven for the final matches, he may still play a few games in August-September, but this remains unconfirmed.