India announces Test squad for England tour, Shubman Gill named captain
In a significant leadership transition, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially announced today (Saturday) that Shubman Gill will succeed Rohit Sharma as the captain of the Indian Test team.
The 25-year-old opener will lead the side in the upcoming five-match Test series against England, according to Indian news agencies.
Alongside Gill, Rishabh Pant has been named the vice-captain, marking his return to leadership duties following a strong comeback from injury.
India’s Full Test Squad for the England Tour — Shubman Gill (Captain), Rishabh Pant (Vice-Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Jasprit Bumrah, Abhimanyu Easwaran. Karun Nair. Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Akash Deep and Kuldeep Yadav
The announcement puts an end to recent speculation about India’s next Test skipper, and signals a new era under the leadership of Shubman Gill, who has impressed with both his consistency and temperament across formats.
The inclusion of experienced and young players reflects a balanced approach ahead of a crucial overseas challenge.
