India has started a new era in Test cricket, named 25 -year -old Shubman Gill as captain for the upcoming five -match series against England. Gill replaced Rohit Sharma, who declared his retirement on 7 May from the longest format. He becomes India’s 37th Test captain and will lead the side in the first Test in Handingly, Leeds starting on June 20. Gill made his Test debut against Australia in Melbourne in 2020 and played 32 matches since then scored 1893 runs with five centuries and seven half -centuries. The squad has marked a generational change with several senior players. Along with Rohit, veteran batsman Virat Kohli and off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin have also retired from Test cricket. His absence indicates a new beginning for Indian cricket in the red-ball format.Rishabh Pant has been nominated as the vice-captain and first choice wicketkeeper. The batting unit includes young and promising names like Yashsvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Reformson, Abhimanyu Ishvaran and Karun Nair. Dhruv Juraral has been maintained as a backup wicketkeeper, while Nitish Kumar Reddy continues as a batting all -rounder.
The bowling department sees continuity and fresh inclusion. Jasprit Bumrah Mohammad Siraj, Prasad Krishna, Akash, along with deep and Arshdeep Singh, leads the speed attack. Spin duties will be handled by Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav. Shardul Thakur returns as a seam-bouling all-rounder.Quiz: Who is that IPL player?From the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to 2024 to 2025 tour of England, there have been significant changes in India’s Test Squad. Senior players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and R Ashwin have retired everyone from the format, marking the end of an era. Additionally, Sarfaraz Khan and Harshit Rana have been demolished, while Devdutt Padikkal and Tanush Kotian went out due to concerns of injury. In his place, the selectors have brought fresh face and experienced names in search of return. Karun Nair returns to the red-ball setup, while batsmen such as Sai Reforms and all dizzy options like Shardul Thakur and Pesar Arshdeep Singh have been included. Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav also finds a place, which adds diversity to the spin department, as India is prominent in a challenging five-match series in England.Which is in:Karun Nayasai Reformson Shardul Thakur Arshdeep Singh Kuldeep YadavWho is outside:
- Rohit Sharma (retired)
- Virat Kohli (retired)
- Ravichandran Ashwin (retired)
- Sarfaraz Khan (fallen)
- Harshit Rana (dropped)
- Devdutt Padikal (injured)
- Tanush Kotian (injured)
India’s squad for England Test series: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rishabh Pant (vice-captain and wicketkeeper), Yashsvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Reformson, Abhimanyu Eastavaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Dhruv Jurael, Ravidra Jandeep, Washington Soundar, Washington Soundar, Washington Sauraj Sirj, Prasad Sirj, Prasad Krishna, Prasad Krishna, Aarashprash Singh.
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