Archive · 2 Jun 2025
BCCI Faces Tough Captaincy Choice for India's Test Team
India's cricket team needs a new captain for Test matches now that Rohit Sharma is gone.
The team is choosing between Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant.
A few people in charge are discussing who is best.
The selector wants to announce the new captain before the England match.
Whoever is selected will be leading for the World Test Championship.
BCCI is deciding on a new Test captain following Rohit Sharma's departure.
Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant are the top contenders for the role.
Jasprit Bumrah is not considered due to potential unavailability.
A selector has reservations about Gill, favoring him as vice-captain.
The new captain will lead in the World Test Championship.
- Who
- Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Jasprit Bumrah.
- What
- BCCI considering captaincy options for India's Test team.
- When
- The Test series begins June 20; announcement expected this week.
- Where
- England
- Why
- BCCI is choosing the next Test captain after Rohit Sharma.
Shubman Gill for Captain
Rishabh Pant for Captain
Captaincy Preference
Shubman Gill for Captain
One selector prefers Gill for the role.
Rishabh Pant for Captain
Pant has higher scores in SENA countries.
- Possible Captains
- Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant
- Series Start Date
- June 20
- Test Matches Venue
- England
- Absent Players
- Jasprit Bumrah
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