Shubman Gill has been officially named as India’s Test captain, marking a new era in Indian cricket. Shubman Gill’s leadership journey in the international arena will be a new one, but it has been shaped by his performances in the IPL and his growing confidence as a player. With both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retiring from the longest format of the game, Gill now carries the responsibility of leading India in the upcoming five-match series against England. His assertiveness and competitive nature have impressed selectors, and now he must prove himself on India’s tour of England.
Rise of captain Shubman Gill
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The baton of India’s Test captaincy is passed on to Shubman Gill
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Shubman Gill – India’s 37th Test Captain
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“We obviously discussed every option that’s there. Over the last year or so, we have looked at Shubman at various times, even when we played England last year, to take a lot of feedback, even in the dressing room as well,” said Agarkar. “Obviously, he is very young but you have seen the improvement – and I know it’s T20 cricket – for GT [Gujarat Titans] as well. We are hopeful we have picked the right guy. He’s a terrific player, and best wishes to him,” said BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar.
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