Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj has opened up about the special bond he shares with India’s Test captain Shubman Gill, shedding light on their long-standing camaraderie both on and off the field. In a conversation with Boria Majumdar on Revsportz, Siraj fondly recalled their journey together, from early days in India A cricket to sharing some […]

When the BCCI handed over the Test captaincy to 25-year-old Shubman Gill, the decision wasn’t unanimously accepted. Replacing a seasoned campaigner like Rohit Sharma and leading a side in the absence of a stalwart like Virat Kohli was never going to be easy. There were whispers of inexperience, murmurs about temperament. But Gill responded in […]

BCCI’s bold move to appoint Shubman Gill as Test captain following Rohit Sharma’s retirement raised eyebrows—but the Punjab batter has grasped the role with both hands. With an impressive 607 runs in three Tests, Gill currently tops the series charts. He also led India to their historic first Test win at Edgbaston. Still, the pressure is […]

Shubman Gill’s early days as India’s Test captain have drawn admiration from many, including veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who believes the young skipper is thriving by simply being himself. Gill, who led India to a thumping 336-run victory in the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, has not only impressed with his tactical nous but […]

Former ICC and Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary recently opened up about his experiences officiating Test matches during the era when Virat Kohli led Team India. Chaudhary, who retired in early 2025, brought the curtain down on a distinguished career that spanned more than a decade. His final international assignment was the high-profile India-Australia encounter in […]

Shubman Gill’s journey as India’s Test captain began with a tough five-wicket defeat against England in the opening game of the five-Test series, but former head coach Ravi Shastri believes Gill deserves time and backing to establish himself as a leader. Following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the selectors handed the young […]

India’s new Test captain Shubman Gill has found a strong supporter in Harbhajan Singh, who believes the young batter deserves time and patience as he steps into a challenging leadership role. With senior stalwarts like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and R Ashwin retiring from the longest format, Gill has been handed the reins during a […]

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has described India’s decision to appoint 25-year-old Shubman Gill as the Test captain for the upcoming five-match series against England as a “bold move,” especially in the wake of the recent retirements of red-ball stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Shubman Gill’s promotion comes at a crucial juncture as India […]

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has offered a candid and thought-provoking take on Shubman Gill’s latest challenge — stepping into the shoes of India’s Test captain. According to Karthik, this is not just a leadership role but a defining chapter in Gill’s young career, one that could shape the future of Indian cricket during a […]

Shubman Gill has officially been named India’s new Test captain, taking over from the seasoned Rohit Sharma ahead of the high-stakes five-match Test series against England starting June 20. At just 25, Gill becomes one of the youngest players to lead India in the longest format, marking a significant generational shift in Indian cricket. Reacting […]