Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Shubman Gill Named India's Test Captain for England Tour
Shubman Gill, at 25, will lead the Indian Test cricket team in England!
Rishabh Pant will be his second-in-command.
This series is the start of a new championship cycle.
India will play five matches, beginning in June.
The team hopes to win their first series in England since 2007.
Gill has played 32 Test matches, scoring almost 1900 runs.
The team also welcomes back Rishabh Pant, who has made an impact with the bat.
The upcoming series will be a challenge for the team.
Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new Test captain for India.
Rishabh Pant is the vice-captain for the England tour.
The series against England begins June 20th and is part of the WTC 2025-27 cycle.
India will play five Test matches in England.
Gill's Test record includes 1893 runs in 32 matches.
- Who
- Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Indian Test team
- What
- India's Test squad announcement and the appointment of Shubman Gill as captain
- When
- Starting June 20, 2025
- Where
- England
- Why
- To compete in the upcoming World Test Championship cycle
- Captain
- Shubman Gill
- Vice-Captain
- Rishabh Pant
- Tour Location
- England
- Series Start Date
- June 20, 2025
- Matches
- 5
- WTC Cycle
- 2025-27
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