Shubman Gill: Leading India Into a New Test Era

In a significant shift for Indian cricket, Shubman Gill is poised to lead the national Test team into a new chapter, stepping into the shoes of cricket legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. India will begin this new era on English soil, with the first match taking place at Headingley on Friday.

Anticipation runs high for Gill, the youngest ever Indian Test captain, who was appointed following his impressive captaincy for the Gujarat Titans in the IPL. During their recent preparations in Beckenham before arriving in Leeds, Gill expressed his readiness to embrace the opportunity and envisioned leading India to new heights.

While breaking the Headingley winless streak is key, Gill's team faces the broader challenge of securing a series win in England, a feat last achieved in 2007. As coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes have turned England into a resilient unit, Gill's squad faces tough competition. Notably, Gill has toured England before, and though past performances were modest, he is determined to make a lasting impact.

(With inputs from agencies.)