Shubman Gill Test captaincy News

India edged out England by 6 runs in a thrilling 5th Test at The Oval to level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2, as Ben Stokes expressed disappointment over missing the finale due to injury.

India captain Shubman Gill produced an extraordinary performance with the bat during the five-match Test series against England. This ongoing series is the first stint for Gill as India Test captain and he broke  numerous records especially with the bat. Here's list of records Shubman Gill set or broke during the IND vs ENG series:

Get the detailed IND vs ENG 5th Test pitch report from The Oval, including surface analysis, weather conditions, historical stats, and key player insights for the high-stakes series decider.

Leading India in Test cricket is an honour but it doesn’t always begin with a win. Since 2000, a few big names have started their Test captaincy journey with a loss. Here’s a look at those moments, including the latest setback in Leeds.  

England’s Joe Root poses the biggest challenge to India in the upcoming Test series at Headingley. With a stellar record, elite form, and unmatched consistency, Root is the key player India must dismiss early. Here’s why he’s the most dangerous threat in the WTC 2025–27 opener.   

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has revealed his predicted playing XI for the 1st Test against England, marking the beginning of a new era in Indian Test cricket after the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Shubman Gill is backed to lead and bat at No.4, while KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal are set to open. Rising star Sai Sudharsan is tipped to debut at No.3, with Karun Nair and Rishabh Pant in the middle order. Shastri’s bowling picks include Bumrah, Siraj, Jadeja, and one of Prasidh Krishna or Arshdeep Singh, depending on Leeds' conditions.

The Indian cricket team will start a new era in Tests with a five-match series against England, starting on June 20 at Headingley, Leeds. With Shubman Gill as the new Test captain and Rishabh Pant as vice-captain, India are all set to enter the transition phase after the retirements of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin. Notably, only three captains have led India to a Test series win in England. Surprisingly, the likes of Sourav Ganguly, Virat Kohli or MS Dhoni have won Test series in England as India captain. Here's the list of three India captains who have won Test series win in England:  

Shubman Gill-led India will play a five-match Test series against England, starting June 20 at Headingley, Leeds. This will be Gill's first assignment as India Test skipper and it will be interesting to see how fares as a captain in the challenging English conditions. Ahead of the start of the much-anticipated series, let's take a look at Indian Test cricket captains with most wins in England.

The Indian cricket team will start a new era in Tests with a five-match series against England, starting June 20. With Shubman Gill as the new Test captain and Rishabh Pant as vice-captain, India are all set to enter the transition phase after the retirements of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin. Dates, Timings, Venues, Squads, Live Streaming: Here's all you need to know about the much-anticipated series.  

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday, May 24 appointed Shubman Gill as India's new Test captain ahead of the five-match Test series in England. Gill will become the fifth-youngest player to captain India in Test cricket when he leads the side against England at Leeds on June 20. Here's list of youngest captains for India in Test cricket:

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday, May 24 announced an 18-member squad for the upcoming five-match Test series to be played in England from June 20. Shubman Gill was appointed India's new Test captain while Rishabh Pant was named as deputy. B Sai Sudharsan and Arshdeep Singh have been picked in India's Test squad for the first time while Karun Nair and Shardul Thakur have made their comebacks. However, there was no place for Mohammed Shami and Sarfaraz Khan in the India squad for the England tour. Let's take a look at the major takeaways from India's Test squad for England:

Rohit Sharma’s Test retirement has left India with two key vacancies: a new captain and a reliable opener. Shubman Gill is the leading contender for captaincy, while Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant are also in the mix. As opener, KL Rahul and Gill are expected to lead, with promising options like Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, and Ruturaj Gaikwad as backups. Rohit’s exit signals a major transition for India’s red-ball team. The upcoming England Test series will be critical in shaping the new leadership and batting core for the World Test Championship 2025 cycle. Big changes are on the horizon.