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 […]

India’s new Test skipper, Shubman Gill, has paid an emotional tribute to two stalwarts of modern Indian cricket—Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma—following their recent retirements from Test cricket. In a touching video shared by the BCCI on Instagram, Gill opened up about the profound impact both players have had on him, not just as iconic […]

Rohit Sharma’s sudden retirement from Test cricket on May 7 sent shockwaves through Indian cricket. While fans were still digesting the news, a fresh report has revealed that the 38-year-old had originally planned to bid farewell to red-ball cricket midway through India’s upcoming five-Test tour of England, set to begin on June 20. However, the […]