The Indian cricket team, led by captain Shubman Gill, has embarked on their England tour. This series marks a new era for the team, as it’s their first Test series without veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Ahead of the tour, Gill and coach Gautam Gambhir addressed the media.
Gill shared his thoughts on becoming the new Test captain, saying it felt great but also presented a big challenge. He acknowledged the pressure of filling the shoes of two legendary players who had won many matches for India. However, he emphasized that the team is confident in their combination of batting and bowling.
The team’s squad includes:
- Shubman Gill (captain)
- Rishabh Pant (vice-captain and wicketkeeper)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- KL Rahul
- Sai Sudarshan
- Abhimanyu Easwaran
- Karun Nair
- Nitish Rana
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper)
- Washington Sundar
- Shardul Thakur
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
- Akash Deep
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kuldeep Yadav
Gill believes that every tour comes with its own set of challenges, but the team is well-equipped to handle the pressure. With a mix of experienced players and new talent, India is looking to make a strong statement in the five-match Test series.