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Shubman Gill Spoke To Gautam Gambhir For '4-5 Hours', Also Met BCCI Chief Selector Amid Captaincy Conundrum: Report

Shubman Gill, according to several reports, is the front-runner to succeed the now-retired Rohit Sharma as the nest Indian cricket team Test captain. Rohit Sharma, under whom India entered the previous World Test Championship final in 2023, announced his retirement on May 7. Since then there have been intense speculation on India's next Test captain. Most reports have claimed that Shubman Gill will succeed Rohit Sharma ahead of the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul. The new captain will take over from India's Tour of England starting on June 20.

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Parents, Wife Break Down At Unveiling Of His Stand At Wankhede Stadium

A moist-eyed Rohit Sharma on Friday thanked his parents in an emotionally-charged voice before escorting them to the stage to unveil the stand at the Wankhede Stadium that displayed their son's name in bold letters. Rohit was not the superstar cricketer but a loving son, giving the ultimate acknowledgment of the sacrifices his parents made to help him realise his dreams. “It's going to be even more special, to have my family here, parents, brother, wife. I am grateful and thankful for whatever they have sacrificed for me,” Rohit said in a ceremony organised by the Mumbai Cricket Association.

Watch - "Yeh Kya Hai?": Rohit Sharma Jokingly Scolds A Man, Reason Is Dent In His Car

It was a special moment for the entire 'Sharma' family when India ODI skipper Rohit got a stand unveiled after his name at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. It's a dream for every child to make his/her parents proud and Rohit, who already tasted that moment numerous times, got another opportunity to do it. At the unveiling ceremony, Rohit's parents, his wife Ritika Sajdeh, and brother were present and also accompanied him on the stage. His parents, along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, pressed the button to unveil the stage with some fireworks in the background.

"I Do Not Want Jasprit Bumrah To Be Made Captain...": Ravi Shastri Blunt about His Two Picks For Test Captaincy

Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri gave his take on India's ongoing Test captaincy vacuum following the retirement of seniors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, suggesting two youngsters who could be groomed going forward. Shastri discussed the candidates to take over the captaincy with host Sanjana Ganesan on the latest episode of The ICC Review, urging selectors to prioritise the future and not burden India's pace maestro Jasprit Bumrah with captaincy. "See, for me, Jasprit would have been the obvious choice after Australia," Shastri said.

Suryakumar Yadav Gives Special Tribute To Rohit Sharma After Wankhede Stand Unveiling: "Even More Iconic..."

India and Mumbai teammate Suryakumar Yadav congratulated India batter Rohit Sharma after the talismanic batter's years of hard work saw the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) reward him with his very own stand in the iconic Wankhede Stadium here on Friday. The Rohit Sharma Stand was unveiled at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday evening, with the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also in attendance. Yadav, who is also Rohit's teammate with the Mumbai Indians, claimed that the mecca of Indian cricket, the Wankhede Stadium, is now 'even more iconic.'

"Not A Loss For India...": South Africa Great Delivers Cut-Throat 'Honest' Verdict On Rohit Sharma's Retirement

Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket ahead of India's five-match Test series in England in June. Amid reports that Rohit was set to be removed from captaincy, the 37-year-old announced his retirement from the longest format of the game. Rohit's retirement came after a disastrous tour of Australia, during which he managed just 31 runs in five innings. South Africa great Daryll Cullinan has spoken strongly on Rohit's retirement, however, stating that India will not miss him much in Tests.

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Parents Unveil Wankhede Stadium Stand Named After Him. Wife Ritika Sajdeh's Reaction Viral

Star India batter Rohit Sharma received an enormous honour on Friday, as the 'Rohit Sharma Stand' was inaugurated and unveiled at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The 37-year-old is the fourth-highest run-scorer for India across all formats, and it was recently declared that a stand at the Wankhede would be named in his honour. The unveiling of the stand was attended by Rohit, his wife Ritika Sajdeh and his parents. Rohit's wife Ritika looked visibly emotional as the stand was inaugurated.

Watch: First Time Since Test Retirement, Virat Kohli Resumes Practice With RCB

Star batter Virat Kohli attended a net practice session ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2025 match against Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday. This match will mark the resumption of IPL 2025, which was suspended midway due to the border tensions between India and Pakistan. Apart from this, this practice was also Kohli's first on-field appearance after announcing his retirement from Test cricket. The 36-year-old batter called time on his Test career after playing 123 matches and scoring 9,230 runs.

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Shubman Gill Spoke To Gautam Gambhir For '4-5 Hours', Also Met BCCI Chief Selector Amid Captaincy Conundrum: Report

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Parents, Wife Break Down At Unveiling Of His Stand At Wankhede Stadium

Watch - "Yeh Kya Hai?": Rohit Sharma Jokingly Scolds A Man, Reason Is Dent In His Car

"I Do Not Want Jasprit Bumrah To Be Made Captain...": Ravi Shastri Blunt about His Two Picks For Test Captaincy

Suryakumar Yadav Gives Special Tribute To Rohit Sharma After Wankhede Stand Unveiling: "Even More Iconic..."

"Not A Loss For India...": South Africa Great Delivers Cut-Throat 'Honest' Verdict On Rohit Sharma's Retirement

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Parents Unveil Wankhede Stadium Stand Named After Him. Wife Ritika Sajdeh's Reaction Viral

Watch: First Time Since Test Retirement, Virat Kohli Resumes Practice With RCB