India vs England test series: How you can watch it on TV and live stream

24 January 2024 , 16:08

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Ben Stokes (Image: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

England will take on India in a five test series in what's expected to be a huge challenge for Ben Stokes' team.

England were beaten 3-1 by the hosts on their last visit in 2021 and India will offer a major test to a side that's not played test cricket since the final game of the 2023 Ashes series. However under the stewardship of Stokes and Brendon McCullum, England have not lost a series since the New Zealand coach came on board.

England have seen off the likes of South Africa, New Zealand and Pakistan as well as registering draws with New Zealand Australia. Some things have changed since England were last in test action with Stuart Broad retiring and England's dismal showing at the Cricket World Cup in India. It's expected to be a stern challenge in a country England have not enjoyed success since 2012.

It had looked until recently that the much anticipated series was not going to air on TV in the UK, however TNT Sports will now show the series in full meaning UK fans can catch every ball and every boundary. TNT Sports also announced it will become the new official broadcast home of England men’s tours of India in 2024, 2025 and 2028.

So, with the series starting tomorrow let's take a look at what you need to know and how to watch.

When does the series start?

The five-Test tour will start on January 25 in Hyderabad. All times UK.

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First Test: January 25–29, Hyderabad - 4am
Second Test: February 2–6, Visakhapatnam - 4am
Third Test: February 15–19, Rajkot - 4am
Fourth Test: February 23-27, Ranchi - 4am
Fifth Test: March 7–11, Dharamsala - 4am

What are the squads?

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, KS Bharat, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Avesh Khan.

England: Ben Stokes (c), Rehan Ahmed, James Anderson, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ben Foakes, Tom Hartley, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Mark Wood.

How can you watch it?

TNT Sports can be streamed live via the Discovery+ app, and coverage will start at 3.45am GMT. You can upgrade to TNT Sports on Sky for £28 a month. Sports fans can get TNT Sports 1, 2, 3 & 4 through Sky. You can upgrade and find out terms and conditions here.

You can now also watch the Champions League on Amazon Prime by getting Discovery+ Premium for £29.99 a month on top of your Amazon Prime subscription. Find out how you can watch the Champions League on Amazon here.

Chris Burns