Gill, 25, takes over the reins in what signals a generational shift in leadership.
India Full Squad For England Test Series 2025: In a major development for Indian cricket, rising star Shubman Gill has been appointed as the captain of India’s Test team for the upcoming England tour, marking a new chapter in Indian red-ball cricket. The official announcement was made today by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), unveiling a fresh and dynamic squad for the highly anticipated series.
Gill, 25, takes over the reins in what signals a generational shift in leadership. Known for his elegant strokeplay and calm demeanor, Gill's elevation comes at a time when Indian Test cricket is in transition, blending youth with experience. Rishabh Pant has been named the vice-captain and retains the wicketkeeping responsibilities, while KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah provide vital senior experience in the squad.
India Full Squad For England Test Series 2025:
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Rishabh Pant (VC & WK)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- KL Rahul
- Sai Sudharsan
- Abhimanyu Easwaran
- Karun Nair
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Dhruv Jurel (WK)
- Washington Sundar
- Shardul Thakur
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
- Akash Deep
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kuldeep Yadav
The squad reflects a clear intent to invest in next-generation talent while keeping a strong spine of experienced campaigners. Notable inclusions include Sai Sudharsan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Dhruv Jurel, pointing to India's growing confidence in its bench strength.
India will look to bounce back from recent overseas setbacks with this renewed approach, and all eyes will be on Gill’s captaincy debut in the traditional format. With the first Test expected to be played in late June, fans can look forward to an exciting and competitive series between two historic cricketing rivals.
