New Delhi: India’s newly -ppointed test captain, Shubman Gill, Called The Opportunity to Lead the National Side in the Red-Ball Format a Treminous Honor and A Significant repossibility. Gill, who has featured as both an opener and no. 3 in India’s Test Line-Up, Steps into the Leadership Role Folling Rohit Sharma’s Retirement from the format earlier this month. In 32 Tests, Gill Has Scored 1893 Runs at an average of 35.1, with Five Centuries and Seven Fiftees to his name.“As a young kid, when any one starts playing cricket, they want to play for India. Like you said, it’s a big responsibility, “Gill said in a short video posted by the bcci on its social media platforms.On saturday, the selectors named Gill as Captain for the Upcoming Five-Test Series in England, with Rishabh Pant Appointed Vice-Captain. The Leadership Transition, Following The Retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, Had Been on Expected Lines. B Sai Sudharsan Received His Maiden Test Call-up.
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“We discuss Said Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar during the Squad Announcement.“We’re Hopeful he’s the guy. No doubt it’s going to be as tough as it gets, “Agarkar added.Gill’s Previous Captaincy Experience Includes Leading India to a 4-1 T20I Series Win in Zimbabwe and Serving as Vice-Captain in the White-Ball Squad that Won the 2025 Champions TOPHY5 Champions TRPHYCH.
Currently, Gill is also Captaining Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025, where the team sits atop the points table and have qualified for the playoffs. His Leadership has been praised by teammates and coaching staff for its clarity, composure, and tactical intelligence.Arshdeep Singh also earned a maiden test call-up, while karun nair’s inclusion marked a comeback after a lengthy absence. Mohammed Shami, however, did not make the cut as he was demed unfit for the physically demand tour.
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