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India is stepping into a new chapter of Test cricket. Shubman Gill, one of the brightest young stars in Indian cricket, has been named the new Test captain. He will lead the team in the upcoming 5 match series against England, which also marks the start of a new World Test Championship cycle.
🇮🇳 Here’s India’s 18 Member Squad
Captain: Shubman Gill
Vice-Captain & Wicketkeeper: Rishabh Pant
Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, KL Rahul, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair
Second Wicketkeeper: Dhruv Jurel
Middle Order: Nitish Reddy
All-Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar
Fast Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna
Spinner: Kuldeep Yadav
No Mohammed Shami
Unfortunately, Mohammed Shami won’t be part of the tour as he’s still recovering from an injury. He’s being looked after by the BCCI medical team and could return later in the season.
What Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar Said About Shubman:
We’ve been watching Shubman closely over the past year. Even during the last England series, we asked for feedback from players and coaches.
He’s young, yes but he’s growing fast, and we’ve seen clear signs that he’s ready for leadership.
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We know it’s not an easy decision, and some may have doubts. But we truly believe he’s the right person to lead the team. Playing England in England is never easy, but we trust him.
He’s a special player, and we’re proud to back him.”
This isn’t just another series it’s the beginning of something new. A young leader, a fresh squad, and the hopes of millions riding on a team
