Shubman Gill, the new Test captain for India, is aware of the tough road ahead as his team prepares for a five-match Test series in England. With <a href="https://www.kreedon.com/top-5-memorable-test-innings-by-rohit-sharma-before-his-test-retirement">Rohit Sharma</a> stepping down from <a href="https://www.kreedon.com/virat-kohli-retires-from-test-cricket-ahead-of-england-tour">Test cricket</a> just before this tour, the selectors decided to give the captaincy to Gill. In a video posted by the<a href="https://www.kreedon.com/bcci-contract-list-2025-grade-wise-salary-structure-for-indian-cricketer"> BCCI</a> and mentioned by the ICC, the 25-year-old shared that he knows the series will be a real test of both mental and physical strength, but he feels excited about the challenge.
He reflected on his favorite series, which was a five-Test series against England in India. “There’s something special about playing a five-Test series,” Gill mentioned. “It’s long and requires a lot of focus and energy, and that’s what I love about red-ball cricket.” India is hoping to make history as it aims for their first Test series win in England since 2007. The last time they toured, they were leading 2-1 before England came back to tie the series at 2-2.
<h2 data-start="1044" data-end="1087">“A Great Honour and Big Responsibility”: Shubman Gill</h2>
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Stepping up as captain of the team during such an important series is a significant moment for Shubman Gill. When he was asked how he felt about taking on this role, he mentioned that it felt a bit overwhelming. He shared that every young cricketer dreams of playing for India, especially at the Test level, and getting this chance is not only an honor but also an enormous responsibility.
Gill talked about how essential it is to lead by example, emphasizing that good leadership isn&#8217;t just about performing in the field—it&#8217;s also about showing discipline and putting in hard work off the field. He believes that an excellent captain should know when to step in and when to allow players some freedom, showing a thoughtful approach to leadership.
While there’s a lot of hope surrounding him, there are still concerns about his performance in tests, especially in challenging overseas conditions. He has an overall average of 35.05 in 32 matches, but he’s only averaging 14.67 in three tests played in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_cricket_team_in_England_in_2025">England</a>. As he leads the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gujarat_titans/">Gujarat Titans</a> in IPL 2025, many will be keen to see how well he adapts to his new role as Test captain.
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Shubman Gill Opens Up on Test Captaincy Ahead of England Series