Thursday, July 09
Ajit Agarkar addressed the media, revealing India's Test squad for the England tour, highlighting Jasprit Bumrah's workload management due to injury concerns. The squad signals a transition with retirements of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin. Shubman Gill assumes captaincy, Rishabh Pant as deputy, while Karun Nair makes a surprising return, and Arshdeep Singh earns his first Test call-up.
Ajit Agarkar acknowledges a significant shift in the Indian Test team. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin's absence creates a void. Shubman Gill is named captain for the England series. Rishabh Pant will be the vice-captain. Kohli communicated his decision in early April. The team is looking forward to the new World Test Championship cycle.
Shubman Gill has been appointed as India's Test captain for the upcoming five-match series in England, succeeding Rohit Sharma. Rishabh Pant will serve as his deputy. Veteran players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have retired from red-ball cricket earlier this month. Selectors dropped Mohammed Shami due to workload concerns, while Abhimanyu Easwaran and Sai Sudharsan have earned callups.
Shubman Gill will lead the Indian cricket team as captain for the upcoming Test series in England. Rishabh Pant has been appointed as the vice-captain. The squad of 18 members was announced by Ajit Agarkar. Jasprit Bumrah may not play all five Tests. India aims to win their first Test series in England since 2007.
The BCCI on Saturday announced a new-look Test squad for the upcoming five-match series against England, with 25-year-old Shubman Gill named as the new captain. The tour, which is part of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship cycle, will take place in England between June and August 2025, with matches scheduled at Headingley (Leeds), Edgbaston (Birmingham), Lord’s (London), Old Trafford (Manchester), and The Oval (London).
