🏏 New Era Begins:🇮🇳 India's Test Team Gets a Gen-Z Captain!
- MediaFx
- 4 hours ago
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TL;DR 📰
In a major shake-up, 25-year-old Shubman Gill has been appointed as India's 37th Test captain, succeeding legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. With Rishabh Pant as vice-captain, a youthful Indian squad is set to face England in a five-match Test series starting June 20, 2025. This marks the beginning of a new era in Indian cricket.
🧢 A New Captain Takes the Helm
Shubman Gill, at just 25, has been named India's new Test captain, becoming the fifth-youngest to hold this position. He takes over following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket.
Gill's leadership experience includes captaining India in T20Is and leading the Gujarat Titans in the IPL.
🏏 The Squad: Fresh Faces and Seasoned Players
The 18-member squad for the England tour blends youth and experience:
Captain: Shubman Gill
Vice-Captain: Rishabh Pant
Yashasvi Jaiswal
KL Rahul
Sai Sudharsan
Abhimanyu Easwaran
Karun Nair
Nitish Kumar Reddy
Ravindra Jadeja
Dhruv Jurel
Washington
Shardul Thakur
Jasprit Bumrah
Mohammed Siraj
Prasidh Krishna
Akash Deep
Arshdeep Singh
Kuldeep Yadav
Notably, Mohammed Shami is absent due to injury concerns.
🏟️ England Tour Schedule
India's five-Test series in England is scheduled as follows:
June 20-24: Headingley, Leeds
July 2-6: Edgbaston, Birmingham
July 10-14: Lord's, London
July 24-28: Old Trafford, Manchester
August 1-5: The Oval, London
📊 Gill's Test Career at a Glance
Matches: 32
Runs: 1,893
Average: 35.05
Centuries: 5
Debut: December 2020 vs. Australia
🗣️ MediaFx's Take
Shubman Gill's appointment symbolizes a generational shift in Indian cricket. His leadership could bring fresh energy and perspectives to the team. However, the absence of seasoned players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli means the young squad will need to step up significantly. This transition period is crucial, and the team's performance in England will set the tone for India's future in Test cricket.
