Shubman Gill Begins Tenure as India Test Captain

Shubman Gill, aged 25, has been appointed India's new Test captain following the retirements of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and R Ashwin, signaling a major generational shift. Gill will lead a relatively inexperienced squad in a five-Test series against England, starting June 20, and will bat at the symbolic No. 4 position once held by Tendulkar and Kohli. Jasprit Bumrah, considered a leading candidate for captaincy, declined due to workload and injury management concerns. Gill is expected to blend Kohli's aggression and Rohit's composure, though he aims to establish his own leadership style. England's Jos Buttler praised Gill's leadership, noting the Indian captaincy's national significance. The cricket world is watching closely as Gill embarks on this high-pressure role.