May 24, 2025: Putting an end to weeks of speculation, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially named Shubman Gill as the new Test captain of Team India on Saturday. The 25-year-old rising star will lead the team in the highly anticipated five-match Test series against England.
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The appointment marks a significant shift in Indian cricket, as Gill becomes one of the youngest players to take charge of the national Test side. Alongside him, Rishabh Pant has been appointed as vice-captain, signaling a new era of youthful leadership.
Full Squad for the England Test Series:
- 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
- Kuldeep Yadav
Shubman Gill’s elevation comes after a steady rise through the ranks, marked by his consistent performances with the bat and growing leadership acumen. His captaincy is expected to inject fresh energy and strategic thinking into the Test setup, as India aims to maintain its dominance in the longest format of the game.
The five-match series against England will be a crucial test for the new leadership group, especially with India’s sights set on the World Test Championship final qualification.