Newly-appointed Indian Test captain Shubman Gill made a heartwarming gesture ahead of the high-stakes Test series against England, as he was spotted handing over his bat and autograph to a young English cricketer. The moment, captured just days before the series opener, showcased Gill’s humility and growing stature as the new face of Indian cricket.
India’s five-match Test series against England kicks off on June 20 at Headingley, followed by games at Edgbaston, Lord’s, Old Trafford, and concludes at The Oval. With both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli having recently retired from the longest format, all eyes will be on Gill to carry forward India’s red-ball legacy.
Captain Shubman Gill gives his bat, autograph and selfie to a young english cricketer. ❤️
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— Ahmed Says (@AhmedGT_) June 12, 2025
The 25-year-old will not be alone in this challenging journey. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, back in the leadership group, will be a crucial ally as India look to end their 18-year drought of a Test series win in England.
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The squad also sees a mix of fresh faces and experienced comebacks. Promising opener Sai Sudharsan and left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh have earned their maiden Test call-ups, while Karun Nair returns to the fold after years on the sidelines.
On the bowling front, Mohammed Shami’s absence due to injury is a setback, but the pace attack remains formidable with Jasprit Bumrah leading the charge, supported by Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, and Arshdeep. With youth, experience, and expectations all bundled into this campaign, Shubman Gill’s leadership will be under intense scrutiny as India take on England in their own backyard.
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Team India Squad:
Shubman Gill (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel, KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.
