Shubman Gill captaincy India News

Michael Vaughan’s rallying call to India is clear: channel Virat Kohli’s trademark intensity and win the big moments. For Shubman Gill and the young core, this is both a challenge and an opportunity to prove they can lead India into a new era.   

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma both announced their retirements from Test cricket in May 2025, just ahead of India's tour of England, leaving the cricket world in shock. Reports suggest their departures were influenced by tensions with head coach Gautam Gambhir, who is pushing for a younger, fresher squad for the upcoming World Test Championship cycle. Kohli, unhappy with Gambhir's handling of senior players, reportedly decided to retire on his own terms. With both legends stepping down, the focus now shifts to Shubman Gill, who is expected to lead the team in the future, under Gambhir's new vision.