Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Gambhir Returns Home Amidst Family Emergency Before England Test
Gautam Gambhir, India's cricket coach, had to go back home due to a family emergency involving his mother.
While he is away, the team, including new captain Shubman Gill, are preparing for a big series against England starting on June 20.
The team is playing practice games, and this series is important because it's part of the World Test Championship.
Gautam Gambhir, India's head coach, returned home due to a family emergency.
The emergency is related to Gambhir's mother.
The intra-squad practice match began Friday in Beckenham.
Shubman Gill will captain India in the upcoming Test series against England.
The Test series is India's first assignment in the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle.
- Who
- Gautam Gambhir, Team India, Shubman Gill.
- What
- Gautam Gambhir's absence and the upcoming Test series.
- When
- The intra-squad match began Friday, and the Test series starts June 20.
- Where
- Beckenham, England, and New Delhi.
- Why
- Gambhir returned home due to a family emergency.
- Coach's Status
- Gautam Gambhir returned to India
- Location
- Beckenham, England
- Next Series
- Test series against England starting June 20
- Team Captain
- Shubman Gill
- Vice Captain
- Rishabh Pant
Sources
Gautam Gambhir flies back home: Will India coach return to England in time for first Test at Headingley?
India vs India A match: New captain Shubman Gill shines on Day 1; Shardul Thakur among wickets
Shubman Gill, KL Rahul among runs during India's intra-squad game in Kent; Shardul Thakur shines with ball
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir return likely next week after meeting with mother in Delhi - Telegraph India
