The much awaited 5 match Test series between India and England starts on 20th June 2025.
As fans wait for the action on the field, there is another big question: Who will lead Team India?
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While BCCI has not made an official announcement, all eyes are on Shubman Gill as the front runner for the Test captaincy.
At 25, Shubman Gill has already proved himself as a key player in India’s Test team.
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Since his debut in December 2020, he has scored 1893 runs in 32 Test matches, 5 centuries and 7 half centuries.
He is consistent with the bat especially in tough conditions and has become a reliable player for the team.
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Though he has not captained a Test match, Gill is not new to leadership. He captained Gujarat Titans in 2024 IPL and impressed fans and analysts alike.
Leading in IPL is different from Test cricket but Gill’s calm and composed nature suggests he can guide India in the long run.
Selectors are looking for a captain with a long term vision for India’s Test cricket. Shubman Gill is the ideal candidate. He has performed under pressure, especially with centuries in Australia, England and South Africa.
He is mature and focused and can lead India’s Test team for years to come. Along with Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant is expected to be the vice captain.
Pant’s aggressive and fearless batting has made him a game changer in Test cricket.
His consistent performances in tough overseas conditions, including centuries in Australia and England make him a key player.
Pant’s leadership potential along with his wicket keeping skills make him a natural choice for the vice captaincy.
Despite being senior, Jasprit Bumrah is not expected to be a leader. Due to fitness issues and uncertainty over his availability for the full series, Bumrah is not in the running for the vice captaincy.
A senior BCCI official said if Bumrah is not in the running for the captaincy, appointing him as vice captain wouldn’t make sense.
This leaves the door open for younger players like Gill and Pant.Shubman Gill is the obvious choice as Test captain.
