Archive · 27 May 2025
Shubman Gill Named Captain, Sehwag Disputes Second Choice
Shubman Gill has been chosen to lead the Indian cricket team in the upcoming Test series against England.
Rishabh Pant will be his vice-captain.
Since Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have retired, it's a big job for Gill.
Some people thought Jasprit Bumrah could be captain, but the selectors picked Gill instead.
Manoj Tiwary thinks Gill was the second choice.
Virender Sehwag disagrees, saying Pant was the better option due to Bumrah's fitness concerns.
Sehwag also noted the importance of a captain's availability for matches.
Shubman Gill appointed captain for the upcoming Test series against England.
Rishabh Pant named vice-captain.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retired.
Manoj Tiwary believes Gill was the second choice for captain.
Virender Sehwag said Rishabh Pant was a better second choice due to Bumrah's fitness.
- Who
- Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Virender Sehwag, Manoj Tiwary
- What
- Shubman Gill's appointment as captain
- When
- Upcoming Test series against England
- Where
- India
- Why
- To lead the Indian team in the upcoming Test series
Manoj Tiwary's View
Virender Sehwag's View
Second Choice Captain
Manoj Tiwary's View
Manoj Tiwary believes Shubman Gill was the second choice for captaincy.
Virender Sehwag's View
Virender Sehwag believes Rishabh Pant was the second choice for captaincy.
- Captain
- Shubman Gill
- Vice-Captain
- Rishabh Pant
- Series
- Test series against England
- Key Figures
- Virender Sehwag, Manoj Tiwary, Jasprit Bumrah
- Former Captains
- Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma
Sources
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