US EditionShubman Gill's Test Captaincy: A Lion's Den Debut | Sports-Games
- Shubman Gill, aged 25, will lead India as Test captain in a five-match series against England starting June 20 at Headingley, Leeds.
- Gill assumes captaincy after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from the longest format just before the squad was finalized, marking a major leadership change.
- India faces a challenging England side that has not lost a home series since 2022, while India lacks key players like Mohammed Shami and are coping with injuries and fitness concerns.
- Dinesh Karthik warned Gill about the captaincy pressure, calling England a 'lion’s den', but noted England's bowling is vulnerable and emphasized Gill securing early runs.
- Gill's performance will be closely scrutinized as he leads a transitioning young Indian team through a steep yet not uncharted path, aiming to end a 17-year away series drought in England.
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ENG vs IND: ‘Shubman Gill is walking into lions den’ — Dinesh Karthik issues warning before India v England series
India has not won an away series against England in the last 17 years, with the last coming under skipper Rahul Dravid in 2007. Karthik had scored a fifty in that match.
Shubman Gill's Test Captaincy: A Lion's Den Debut | Sports-Games
Shubman Gill's Test Captaincy: A Lion's Den Debut As Shubman Gill prepares to debut as India's Test captain, Dinesh Karthik warns he may not yet fully grasp the significance of the role. Set to face England's formidable lineup, Gill inherits leadership from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, marking a pivotal new chapter for Indian cricket.The captain's first venture leads him to England, where India last won a Test series in 2007. Under head coach B…
IND vs ENG 2025: Dinesh Karthik Feels Shubman Gill Yet To Grasp Full Weight of India’s Test Captaincy (Watch Video)
The dynamic duo has not lost a Test series at home since McCullum took over the managerial duties in 2022. With India missing its batting wizards and considerably short on experience, Karthik believes England's "vulnerable" bowling attack is the only positive for Gill and his troops. IND vs ENG 2025: Dinesh Karthik Feels Shubman Gill Yet To Grasp Full Weight of India’s Test Captaincy (Watch Video).
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