India has appointed Shubman Gill as the new captain of the Test team, marking the beginning of a new era. This decision follows the retirement of senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket, ahead of the five-match Test series against England.
🔹 About Shubman Gill
- Age: 25 years
- Test Career: 32 matches, 1,893 runs, average 35.05
- Captaincy Experience: Led India in a T20I series against Zimbabwe in 2024; captain of Gujarat Titans in IPL
- Reason for Appointment: Chosen as a long-term leader and to relieve pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah of leadership duties
🧤 Vice-Captain: Rishabh Pant
- Role: Wicketkeeper-batsman
- Significance: Key figure in the squad with prior leadership experience
- Purpose: Groomed as a future captain alongside Gill
❌ Players Not in the Squad
- Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli: Retired from Test cricket
- Jasprit Bumrah: Rested from captaincy to manage workload
- Mohammed Shami: Ruled out due to injury
🆕 New Faces in the Squad
- Sai Sudharsan: Young batting prospect making his Test debut
- Karun Nair: Returns to the Test squad after a long gap
📅 Upcoming Series: India vs England
- Format: Five-match Test series
- Start Date: June 20, 2025
- First Test Venue: Headingley, Leeds
- Note: This series will mark the beginning of India’s campaign in the new World Test Championship cycle
In summary, India’s Test team is stepping into a new chapter under Shubman Gill’s leadership, focusing on youth and long-term planning. Rishabh Pant’s appointment as vice-captain reflects the team’s preparation for the future.
