Tag: Test Captain

Shubman Gill Unveiled as India’s New Test Captain Ahead of England Series

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared images of the 25-year-old’s official photoshoot on Tuesday, captioning the post on X: “Folks — your Test captain, Shubman Gill.”

June 11, 2025

Shubman Gill Named India’s New Test Captain for England Series as BCCI Unveils Fresh-Look Squad

The leadership transition comes in the wake of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s recent retirement from Test cricket, marking the start of a new era.

May 24, 2025

India’s Test Squad for England Tour Set to Be Announced Today: New Captain, Middle-Order Rebuild, and Seamer Shake-Up in Focus

With Kohli's departure, the middle order is undergoing a revamp. Sai Sudharsan, Shreyas Iyer, and Karun Nair are leading contenders to fill the massive void.

May 24, 2025

Shubman Gill Poised to Take Over as India’s Next Test Captain After Rohit Sharma’s Retirement: Sources

Sources indicate that Rishabh Pant is the frontrunner for the vice-captaincy, marking a potential new leadership era for Indian red-ball cricket.

May 23, 2025