Ben Stokes' England get a five-match contest against a new-look India team underway with an intriguing first Test at Headingley on Friday.
Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch all the action from the 1st Test as it happens, wherever you are in the world. We'll also explain how to use a VPN if the match isn't available where you are, along with a full match list.
The hosts will aim to continue India's winless Test series streak on English soil, which dates back to 2007.
India, meanwhile, will begin life without Rohit Sharma following the legendary captain's retirement. 25-year-old Shubman Gill, the men's No. 1 one-day batter in the world, is set to skipper for the first time in an international Test match.
The 1st Test between England and India takes place between Friday, June 20, and Tuesday, June 24, at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds. The first ball is set to be played at 11 a.m. BST local time in the UK each day, making it a 3:30 p.m. IST start in India. That's 6 a.m. ET or 3 a.m. PT in the US and Canada, while for Australian cricket fans it's an 8 p.m. AEST start.
England captain Ben Stokes will be hoping his side can maintain their excellent recent red ball record at Headingley, having won their last five Test matches at the West Yorkshire venue. George Wood/Getty Images
How to watch England vs. India 1st Test online from anywhere using a VPN
If you're traveling abroad and want to keep up with all the cricket action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming.
It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds. A VPN can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security.
However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN use to access region-specific content. If you're considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform's terms of service to ensure compliance.
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