US EditionShubman Gill Appointed India’s Test Captain, to Lead in England Series
INDIA, MAY 24 – Shubman Gill, at 25, becomes India’s fifth-youngest Test captain with Rishabh Pant as deputy, leading a youthful squad through a major transition after retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
- Shubman Gill was named as India's new test captain on Saturday ahead of the five-test England tour starting June 20 at Headingley in Leeds.
- Gill’s appointment follows retirements announced this month by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from test cricket, prompting leadership and team changes.
- Gill, 25 years old and the fifth-youngest captain, made his test debut in December 2020 against Australia and has played 32 matches scoring 1,893 runs at an average of 35.05.
- Rishabh Pant, a keeper-batter, was named vice-captain, while Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness and workload management exclude him from captaincy duties during the tour.
- India begins its campaign under Gill’s leadership in a series that also faces uncertainty about Virat Kohli’s availability, reflecting ongoing workload considerations for senior players.
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