Shubman Gill Named New India Test Captain as New WTC Cycle Begins.
Shubman Gill takes over as India’s new Test captain after Rohit Sharma’s retirement. Here’s the full squad, tour details, and what to expect from this new era.
A new chapter in Indian cricket has officially begun. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Shubman Gill as the new Test captain, replacing the recently retired Rohit Sharma. This change signals the dawn of a fresh era as India steps into the new ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, starting with a high-stakes five-match Test series against England from 20 June 2025.
Shubman Gill Named New India Test Captain as New WTC Cycle Begins.
🧢 Shubman Gill’s Rise to Captaincy
The 24-year-old right-handed batter has already represented India in 32 Test matches, scoring 1893 runs at an average of 35.05, including five centuries. He previously captained the Indian side during the T20I series against Zimbabwe in July 2024.
This England tour will be Gill’s first full-time assignment as Test captain, and expectations are high following the retirements of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin.
Selectors Back Gill’s Leadership
India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar addressed the media during the announcement, stating:
“We’ve been watching Shubman for quite some time. He’s young but mature, and we’ve gathered positive feedback from the dressing room. It’s a high-pressure job, but we believe he’s the right man to lead India forward.”
Full Squad Announced
India’s Test squad for the England series includes a balanced mix of youth and experience. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been appointed as the vice-captain.
The notable omission is that of pace spearhead Mohammed Shami, while the core includes seniors like KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, and Mohammed Siraj.
A few new and returning faces also add depth:
- Karun Nair, back in form after a stellar domestic season (863 runs in Ranji Trophy)
- Sai Sudarshan, continuing his purple patch in IPL and domestic cricket
- Arshdeep Singh, who earns his maiden Test call-up
India’s Test Squad for England Tour:
Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (vc, wk), 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, Kuldeep Yadav.
Practice Match Before the Series
Before the official Test series, India will play a practice match against India ‘A’ in Beckenham. The last England tour in 2021–22 ended in a 2-2 draw, leaving unfinished business for this revamped Indian side.
With a young leader, fresh faces, and a tough opponent, this series could define India’s WTC journey and the beginning of a new legacy.
❓FAQs:
Q1. Who is the new Test captain of India?
A1. Shubman Gill has been named the new Test captain after Rohit Sharma’s retirement.
Q2. Who is the vice-captain of the team?
A2. Rishabh Pant will serve as the vice-captain for the England series.
Q3. When does the England Test series begin?
A3. The five-Test series against England begins on 20 June 2025.
Q4. Who are the new faces in the Indian Test squad?
A4. Karun Nair, Sai Sudarshan, and Arshdeep Singh are among the new or returning names in the squad.
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