England prepares for historic first Test at Lord's against India

England's women's cricket team faces India in their first-ever Test match at Lord’s, beginning Friday, July 10. Team captain Nat Sciver-Brunt highlighted the need for resilience following their recent defeat to Australia in the T20 World Cup final. Despite the setback, over 30,000 tickets have been sold, marking a record for a women's Test in the UK. England's last Test match was in January 2025, and they are eager to break a long-standing difficulty against India in red ball cricket, having only won once in their last 15 meetings. New players may debut as the team looks to shift focus from T20 to the traditional format.