Shubman Gill Poised to Succeed Rohit Sharma as India's Test Cricket Captain

Shubman Gill is the frontrunner to succeed Rohit Sharma as India’s Test captain. With Jasprit Bumrah's workload concerns, the young batter's leadership role is becoming more likely. As selectors prepare for the upcoming England series, Gill, at 25, offers a long-term solution for the role.

Young cricket sensation Shubman Gill is emerging as the favorite to succeed Rohit Sharma as the Test captain of the Indian national team. This development comes as Rohit Sharma nears retirement from Test cricket, with the transition expected to start during the five-Test tour of England in June, according to ESPNCricinfo.

Gill's ascension to captaincy appears inevitable, given that Jasprit Bumrah might miss some Tests in the upcoming cycle due to workload management and injury prevention, as reported by ESPNCricinfo. The selection panel, led by Ajit Agarkar, is set to finalize the squad later this month, ahead of the first Test at Headingley on June 20. Gill, being 25, is seen as a long-term investment for the team.

The call for a new captain surfaced even before Rohit announced his retirement, as his performance has declined. His recent struggle includes scoring only 164 runs in eight Tests during the 2024-25 season, and the Indian team, under his leadership, experienced unexpected defeats. Bumrah, the current vice-captain, has also been leading the pace attack which raises concerns about his workload.

(With inputs from agencies.)