Shubman Gill Named India’s New Test Captain

In May 2025, Shubman Gill was appointed as India’s 37th Test captain for the upcoming five-match Test series against England, starting June 20.

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed Shubman Gill's elevation to captaincy during a formal press conference held at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai.
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been named vice-captain, marking a significant return to the leadership group following his comeback to international cricket.
Gill steps into the leadership role following Rohit Sharma’s recent retirement from Test cricket, having already led India in limited-overs formats with promising results.
At 25 years of age, Gill brings some leadership experience from leading Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2025 and captaining India to a 4-1 T20I series win in Zimbabwe.