The Indian cricket team is gearing up for a thrilling Test series in England. Shubman Gill, the newly appointed captain, is ready to take on the challenge. In an interview with the BCCI, Gill expressed his excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to lead the team.
For the first time in over a decade, the team will be without veterans like Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin, who have recently retired from Test cricket. Gill, at just 25, has big shoes to fill. However, his impressive performance in the IPL as captain of the Gujarat Titans has shown promise.
Gill said, “Every cricketer dreams of playing for their country, and I’m no exception. To be appointed Test captain is a huge honor, and I’m aware of the massive responsibility that comes with it.” He’s eager to prove himself in the longer format of the game.
The team’s squad for the England tour includes:
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper/Vice-Captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- KL Rahul
- Sai Sudarshan
- Abhimanyu Easwaran
- Karun Nair
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper)
- Washington Sundar
- Shardul Thakur
- Mohammad Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
- Akash Deep
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kuldeep Yadav
As the team prepares for the series, fans can expect exciting cricket. The BCCI tweeted, “A new era begins! Get ready to hear from #TeamIndia Test Captain Shubman Gill himself.” The full interview with Gill is available on the BCCI’s social media channels.
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Get ready to hear from #TeamIndia Test Captain Shubman Gill himself 🗣
Stay tuned for the full interview ⌛ @ShubmanGill pic.twitter.com/zWVlFdMD61
— BCCI (@BCCI) May 25, 2025