Uthappa: “All eyes will be on Edgbaston for India visits”

India legend Robin Uthappa said there are few match-ups in world cricket to rival England against India – and that the stakes rise even higher when both Men and Women teams are in town.

Uthappa – who made 59 white ball appearances for his country – was part of the India legends team that won the inaugural World Championship of Legends event at Edgbaston in July.

While here he talked of the anticipation that’s already building on the subcontinent ahead of India’s tour of England in 2025 which will see a Men’s Test and Women’s IT20 in Birmingham next July.

More than 45,000 people have already entered the Ballot to get tickets and fans can register now for the best chance to get access to tickets at edgbaston.com/ballot. Ballot closes on 24 September.

“The crowds are coming, there’s no doubt about that,” said 38-year-old Uthappa, part of the India squad that won the World T20 in 2007.

“You get a mixed crowd, a lot of people from the subcontinent will be here, and the English fans also turn out in good numbers. That’s what helps create a special atmosphere at the Edgbaston Tests for England versus India.

“The venue itself has so much history. The stakes are upped for the players, they want to perform on this stage. England and India is a fantastic rivalry and the stakes will be high.

“It’s a rivalry that’s developed over the last couple of decades. And it’s a game that ardent cricket fans, lovers of the game, look forward to irrespective of where they are in the world. It’s a game that followers and players really want to be a part of .

“Whether you’re an English fan, Indian fan, Australian fan, it’s a game that all ardent fans of the game want to watch.”

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