Kapil Dev Sends Best Wishes to Shubman Gill Ahead of England Test Series

As India prepares for a pivotal Test series in England, legendary cricketer Kapil Dev has extended his best wishes to the young captain Shubman Gill and the team. With key players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli absent, the squad faces a challenging journey. Kapil also commented on Jasprit Bumrah's decision to step back from Test captaincy, emphasizing the importance of team over individual roles. The excitement builds as both teams finalize their lineups for the upcoming matches.
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Kapil Dev Sends Best Wishes to Shubman Gill Ahead of England Test Series

Kapil Dev's Support for India's Young Captain

As India gears up for a crucial Test series in England, Shubman Gill will lead the team, and former cricket legend Kapil Dev has offered his heartfelt wishes to both the captain and the squad on Wednesday.


In a statement made prior to the eagerly awaited tour, the ex-India captain expressed his pride and optimism regarding the team's prospects.


"We are extremely proud and wish them all the best. I hope they return victorious," remarked the 1983 World Cup-winning captain during an event.


Kapil Dev Discusses Bumrah's Decision on Test Captaincy

Kapil also commented on Jasprit Bumrah, the star fast bowler who has opted out of the Test captaincy role.


Acknowledging Bumrah's choice, Kapil stated, "These are his personal views; for me, the team takes precedence."


The fourth-ranked Test team will compete without key players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who recently retired from Test cricket. Additionally, the squad will miss the expertise of off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who also stepped back from international play during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.


India's Squad for the England Test Series

India's squad includes: Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana.


England's Playing XI for the First Test Against India

England's lineup features: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir.


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