Shubman Gill Leads India in Upcoming Test Series Against England

Shubman Gill is set to captain the Indian Test team for the upcoming series against England, starting June 20. In a recent press conference, he and head coach Gautam Gambhir discussed the team's preparations and the uncertain status of Jasprit Bumrah's participation. The squad features a mix of experienced players and newcomers, aiming for success in the challenging series ahead. Stay tuned for updates on the team's performance and Bumrah's fitness as the matches progress.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 5, 2025, 20:08 IST

Shubman Gill's Captaincy Debut

Shubman Gill is set to make his debut as the captain of the Indian Test team during a pre-departure press conference held in Mumbai. Accompanied by head coach Gautam Gambhir, Gill addressed the media ahead of India's tour to England, which kicks off on June 20. The team will engage in a warm-up match against India A before the official series begins.

During the press conference, both Gill and head coach Jasprit Bumrah expressed uncertainty regarding Bumrah's participation in the three-match series. Gill emphasized that the decision regarding Bumrah's availability will hinge on his fitness and desire to compete as the series unfolds.

India's Test Squad Announcement

The Indian Test squad includes: Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (vice-captain and wicketkeeper), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav.