Surinder Sharma
A new era in Indian Test cricket has officially begun following the retirement of senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The transition kicks off with India’s tour of England, starting June 20. On Saturday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the upcoming Test series.
Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new captain of the Indian Test team. The squad marks the beginning of India’s campaign in the fourth cycle of the World Test Championship with a youthful lineup. Alongside Gill, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been named vice-captain.
To fill the void left by Kohli, Sai Sudharsan has been included in the squad. Among the few experienced players retained are all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. The selectors have also recalled Karun Nair and handed a spot to Abhimanyu Easwaran, indicating a fresh and strategic approach to the red-ball format.
The BCCI has announced the Indian squad for the upcoming tour of England. The team will be led by Shubman Gill, with Rishabh Pant named as the vice-captain. Here’s the full squad:
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Shubman Gill (Captain)
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Rishabh Pant (Vice-Captain)
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Yashasvi Jaiswal
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KL Rahul
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Sai Sudharsan
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Abhimanyu Easwaran
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Karun Nair
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Nitish Kumar Reddy
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Ravindra Jadeja
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Dhruv Jurel
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Washington Sundar
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Shardul Thakur
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Jasprit Bumrah
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Mohammed Siraj
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Prasidh Krishna
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Akash Deep
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Arshdeep Singh
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Kuldeep Yadav
The tour is expected to feature a mix of formats, providing a platform for young and experienced players to shine in English conditions.