Shubman Gill Takes Charge as India's New Test Captain Ahead of England Series
A New Era Begins for Indian Cricket
London [UK]: Shubman Gill, the newly appointed Test captain of India, has recently been in the spotlight as the team gears up for a challenging five-match Test series in England, heralding a fresh chapter in Indian cricket.
With the recent retirements of seasoned players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket, India finds itself in a position where experience is lacking. In response, the management has opted for a younger squad to usher in this new phase, entrusting the captaincy to Gill.
"Introducing your Test captain, Shubman Gill," the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on X, sharing several images of the 25-year-old.
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Since his arrival in England last week, Gill has been diligently preparing, facing the formidable pace of bowlers like Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah. Arshdeep Singh, part of India's fast bowling lineup, remarked that Gill seems to be in "good touch."
Shortly after his captaincy was announced, Gill expressed his feelings of being "overwhelmed" in a video shared by the BCCI, stating, "As a young kid, when anyone starts playing cricket, they aspire to represent India, especially in Test cricket. Receiving this opportunity is a tremendous honor, and it comes with significant responsibility."
The five-match Test series against England is set to commence on June 20 at Leeds and will continue until August 2025. With the absence of batting stalwarts Rohit and Virat, the responsibility now rests on Gill and his restructured team to demonstrate their capabilities in the challenging English conditions.
The series will unfold from June to August 2025, with matches scheduled at various iconic venues including Headingley in Leeds, Edgbaston in Birmingham, Lord's and The Oval in London, and Old Trafford in Manchester.
India's Test Squad for the England Series
The squad for the upcoming series includes: Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav.