New Delhi: Former English captain Michael Vaughan believes that the name of 25 -year -old Shaubman Gill as a new Indian captain of the test is a “courageous pull” after sudden retirement of Stalwart Rohit Sharma and Virata Kohli from Criket Red Ball. Gill will lead India in the first assignment of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27-series five matches against England from June 20 in Leeds. Wicketkeeper-Batter Rishabh Pant has been named Vice-Capital.When Rohit and Kohli resigned from the longest format, responsibility for anchoring Indian tabs now falls on the shoulders of the gills, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kl Rahul and Pant.Vaughan said Gill made sense to prove, especially in overseas, but supported the temperament of the young opener to handle pressure.
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“It’s official – SHUBMAN GILL is the new face of the Indian test cricket that increases as a captain for the English series. It’s a bold step, trusting the young leader with a new team after retiring giants like Rohit and Kohl.
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The veteran Englishman added that England tour could mark the beginning of the new era for the Indian test cricket.“With Rishabh Pant as his representative and a platoon of hungry to become his brand, this England could be the beginning of something special for the next Indian generation. Don’t be surprised if these young people increase on this occasion,” Vaughan added.Test series schedule:Test: England in India, 20.-24. June 2025, Headingley, Leeds2. Test: England in India, 2.-6. July 2025, Edgbaston, Birmingham3. Test: England in India, 10.-14. July 2025, Lord’s, London4th Test: England in India, 23.-27. July 2025, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester5th Test: England in India, 31 July-4. August 2025, Kia oval, London
