India lands in England: Shubman Gill leads fresh Test era from June 20

As India embarks on a pivotal five-Test series in England, Shubman Gill steps up as the new captain following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Backed by Ricky Ponting's endorsement and strategic leadership plans, Gill's role could redefine India's Test fortunes in the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle.

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The Headline

Shubman Gill appointed India Test captain; team arrives in UK

Bumrah's injuries are holding him back a bit in the last couple of years and you don't want that with a captain. You can't have a captain coming in and missing games here and there, so I think it's the right decision. Now that they've made it, it's one they've got to stick with and give him a good crack at it for, for a long period of time…
Ricky Ponting
former Australia captain and Punjab Kings coach
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Key Facts
  • Shubman Gill, aged 25, has been appointed as the new Test captain of India ahead of the five-match series against England starting June 20, 2025.NDTV SportsLivemint
  • The Indian cricket team has arrived in the UK to begin the Test series under Gill's captaincy, marking a new era after the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.Sportstar
  • The Test series will start on June 20 in Leeds, followed by matches in Birmingham, Lord’s, Manchester, and The Oval through early August 2025.Sportstar
  • Ricky Ponting praised Gill's calm leadership and strong batting credentials, believing these qualities will benefit India in the challenging five-Test series.Times of IndiaLivemint
  • Ponting suggested that India might bat Gill at No.4 to reduce pressure against the new ball and optimize his performance as captain and batter.Icc-cricket
  • The decision to appoint Gill over senior players like Jasprit Bumrah was influenced by Bumrah's injury concerns, which could affect captaincy consistency.Icc-cricketLivemint
Key Stats at a Glance
Age of Shubman Gill
25 years
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Start date of the Test series
20 June 2025
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Dates and venues of the Test matches
20 June 2025 to 8 August 2025
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Duration of Bumrah's injury concerns
2 years
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Background Context

Leadership void after Rohit and Kohli retire; core group urged

Form a leadership group—bring 4–5 players together and build a core. Include Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj. Create a pack of wolves.
Aakash Chopra
cricket analyst
NDTV Sports
Key Facts
  • The retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have created a significant leadership void in the Indian Test team.Sportstar
  • Cricket analyst Aakash Chopra advocates for building a strong leadership core around Gill, including players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj.NDTV Sports
Key Stats at a Glance
Number of players in leadership core
4–5 players
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