Shubman Gill Eyes What India Couldn't Achieve In Nearly Two Decades
Test cricket fans are in for a thrilling ride as India gears up to face England in a five-match Test series starting June 20.
With both teams having announced their squads, the focus now shifts to preparations, anticipation—and a golden opportunity for Team India to make history.
This series marks the beginning of a new era for Indian cricket, as Shubman Gill takes over the Test captaincy following Rohit Sharma’s retirement from the format. With Gill at the helm and Gautam Gambhir as head coach, India’s red-ball journey is entering a fresh chapter.
India hasn’t won a Test series in England since 2007—a gap of 18 long years. That last triumph came under the leadership of Rahul Dravid, when India secured a 1-0 series win. The first Test at Lord’s was drawn, but India clinched a memorable win in Nottingham thanks to Zaheer Khan’s nine-wicket haul, before the final match at The Oval also ended in a draw.
Now, all eyes are on Gill to replicate that rare overseas success. With a talented squad behind him, the stage is set for the young skipper to etch his name in the history books.
BCCI has announced a strong mix of youth and experience. While Gill leads the team, Rishabh Pant returns as vice-captain and wicketkeeper. The bowling department features proven names like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, while Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, and Nitish Kumar Reddy add youthful energy to the batting unit.
With history on the line, will Shubman Gill rise to the occasion and lead India to their first Test series win in England in nearly two decades? The answer begins to unfold on June 20.