20 June 2025 : The upcoming five-match Test series in England will see a new generation of Indian cricketers take over the mantle of leadership from Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who announced their retirements from red-ball cricket. Star batter Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new Test skipper, with Rishabh Pant named as the vice-captain.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of the first Test, which is scheduled to begin on June 20 in Leeds, Gill reflected on the absence of Kohli and Rohit from the Test team, and revealed that he spoke to the pair during IPL 2025, while preparing for the upcoming series.
Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul and Pant are the only remaining members in the Test team from the previous leadership setup. Meanwhile, the Indian top-order will also have a fresh look, with Yashasvi Jaiswal expected to open with debutant Sai Sudharsan.
Meanwhile, it has already been confirmed by Gill and Pant that the former will be batting in Kohli’s No. 4 slot. Also, comeback king Karun Nair is in contention for the No. 3 spot
Summary: Ahead of his Test captain debut in England, Shubman Gill met both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during the IPL, receiving guidance on handling England conditions.