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Gautam Gambhir, BCCI Selectors Blasted Ahead Of England Tour For Not Preparing For Transition

The transition phase has truly began in Indian Test cricket. After the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the Indian cricket team will bear a fresh look when it gets down to action in the Test series against England. Sai Sudharshan has got a maiden India Test call-up while all eyes will be on Karun Nair and Abhimanyu Easwaran, if they get a chance in the XI. More importantly, Shubman Gill will be the new India Test captain. The squad was announced by BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar on Saturday.

"There Will Be Pressure": Ajit Agarkar's Honest Admission For India's New Test Captain Shubman Gill

Transition was the buzzword as chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar spoke about the challenges that Shubman Gill will face as India's newest Test captain but insisted that the batting star has what it takes to revel in the "tough" role. Agarkar announced an 18-member squad in which Rishabh Pant will be Gill's deputy for the five-Test rubber starting on June 20 in Leeds. It will be the country's first Test assignment after stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's retirements from the format.

Shreyas Iyer Gets Blunt 'No Room' Verdict From Ajit Agarkar After Snub From India's Test Squad vs England

The Indian cricket squad for the Test series against England was announced on Saturday by BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar. While the likes of Sai Sudharshan, Karun Nair, Arshdeep Singh got call-ups on expected lines, veteran pacer Mohammed Shami was not included due to his fitness. Two names which were ignored, much to the surprise in some quarters, were Sarfaraz Khan and Shreyas Iyer. The latter has been in terrific touch in recent times both in the limited overs format for India and in the IPL 2025. He has Test experience too but he was ignored.

India pick Gill over Bumrah as test captain before England tour

NEW DELHI :India named Shubman Gill as their new test captain on Saturday, picking the top-order batter over pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah ahead of their five-test series in England beginning on June 20.

Jasprit Bumrah "Unavailable For...": BCCI's Scary Update On Pacer For England Tour

Indian cricket team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will not be available for all five Tests in the upcoming series against England, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar said on Saturday. BCCI announced the squad for the upcoming series with Shubman Gill becoming the new captain and Rishabh Pant being appointed his deputy. During the press conference, Agarkar said that Bumrah will not playing all the matches due to his fitness concerns. "Don't think he'll be available for all five Tests. Whether it's four or three, we'll see based on how the series goes and his workload is. Even if he's fit for 3-4 Tests, he'll be an asset for us. Just happy he's part of the squad. He's more important to us a player,” Agarkar said.

BCCI Breaks Silence On Snubbing Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul As Captain: "15-16 People..."

Shubman Gill is officially the new Indian cricket team Test captain. At a press conference in Mumbai on Saturday, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced the decision while revealing India's squad for the five-Test series against England, that starts on June 20. Shubman Gill does not have prior experience of leading the Test side, while the squad that has been selected comprises two players - Jasprit Bumrah and KL Rahul - who have led the side in the past. BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar was clear in his thought process when asked about the duo and their chances of leader.

BCCI Breaks Silence On Virat Kohli's Test Retirement: "Reached Out Early..."

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shed light on star batter Virat Kohli's sudden decision to retirement from Test cricket. Kohli delivered the shocking news earlier this month, days after India captain Rohit Sharma also announced his Test retirement. On Saturday, chairman of the selection committee, Ajit Agarkar, addressed a press conference before announcing India's squad for the upcoming Test tour of England. During the presser, Agarkar revealed that Kohli reached out to the BCCI in early April, having already made up his mind to retire from the format.

India Squad Announcement For England Test Series LIVE Streaming: When And Where To Watch

India Squad Announcement for England Test Series LIVE Streaming: The BCCI are today announcing India's Test squad for the five-match Test series against England, to be held in June. Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir, chief selector Ajit Agarkar and other members of the selection committee are set to meet. The squad announcement will be headlined by the appointment of a new Test captain, with Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah the lead candidates for the role.

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Gautam Gambhir, BCCI Selectors Blasted Ahead Of England Tour For Not Preparing For Transition

"There Will Be Pressure": Ajit Agarkar's Honest Admission For India's New Test Captain Shubman Gill

Shreyas Iyer Gets Blunt 'No Room' Verdict From Ajit Agarkar After Snub From India's Test Squad vs England

India pick Gill over Bumrah as test captain before England tour

Jasprit Bumrah "Unavailable For...": BCCI's Scary Update On Pacer For England Tour

BCCI Breaks Silence On Snubbing Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul As Captain: "15-16 People..."

BCCI Breaks Silence On Virat Kohli's Test Retirement: "Reached Out Early..."

India Squad Announcement For England Test Series LIVE Streaming: When And Where To Watch