Shubman Gill Promoted to Captain of India’s Test Team, Rishabh Pant Named Vice-Captain

Young Indian batter Shubman Gill has received an unexpected promotion from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), as he was appointed the captain of India’s Test team for their upcoming tour of England. Along with Gill, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been named as the vice-captain. The BCCI recently announced the squad for the five-match Test series against England, set to begin on June 20.

The 18-member squad includes Gill as captain, Pant as vice-captain, and key players such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, and others. The bowling attack features Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and others. The selection has sparked positive reactions, with fans praising the inclusion of players like Karun Nair and Abhimanyu Easwaran. However, there are discussions on the absence of senior pacer Mohammed Shami, who, despite recovering from an injury, was not selected for the tour due to concerns over his fitness.