Indian cricket has officially entered a new chapter, with Shubman Gill appointed as the new Test captain following the retirements of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Signalling a fresh start, the leadership baton now passes to the young opener, who will guide a reshaped team into the upcoming home series against England.
Rishabh Pant, making his return to international cricket after a lengthy injury layoff, has been named vice-captain. The selection committee has made several notable changes in the 18-man squad, focusing on youth and form.
Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami misses out due to fitness issues, while all-rounder Shardul Thakur earns a recall after a strong domestic season. One of the most surprising yet nostalgic inclusions is Karun Nair, who returns to the Test setup after seven years. Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran has also been drafted in to reinforce the top order.
India’s Test Squad vs England:
Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.
This marks a pivotal transition for Indian cricket, blending young talent with experienced campaigners in a bid to build a formidable Test side for the future.
