Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 02:41pm on 24 May 2025,Saturday Sports
On May 24, 2025, the BCCI appointed 25-year-old Shubman Gill as India's 37th Test captain, following Rohit Sharma's retirement from Test cricket. Gill will lead the team in the upcoming five-Test series against England, commencing on June 20, 2025, at Headingley. Rishabh Pant has been named vice-captain. The squad includes newcomers Karun Nair, Sai Sudharsan, and Shardul Thakur, indicating a generational shift. Jasprit Bumrah was not considered for captaincy to manage his workload effectively. Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar expressed confidence in Gill's leadership, citing his maturity and prior captaincy experience. This series marks the beginning of India's campaign in the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship. (PC: Forbes & India Today)
