Indian cricket is at a crossroads with Rohit Sharma’s sudden retirement from Test cricket. The big question now is who will lead the team forward. The next challenge for India is a Test series against England starting June 20. A recent report suggests that selectors are eyeing 25-year-old Shubman Gill as the new captain.
Sources close to the matter say Gill is a strong contender for the top job. However, the final call rests with chief selector Ajit Agarkar and other BCCI officials. India’s World Championship campaign begins with this England series. Handing the reins to a young player is a strategic move, considering the long-term implications.
One source revealed that the ideal candidate should be able to play the entire series. Gill has been leading the Gujarat Titans in the IPL and has shown he can handle the pressure. Under his leadership, the team has performed well, and he has proven himself as a capable captain and batsman.
Shubman Gill’s Test Record
Gill has played 32 Test matches, scoring 1,893 runs at an average of 35.05. He has hit five centuries and seven fifties. However, his performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was underwhelming, with just 93 runs in five innings.
The decision to appoint a new captain will be crucial in shaping India’s Test cricket future. With Gill’s leadership skills and batting prowess, he could be the right choice to take the team forward.