On May 7, Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the longest format, and Shubman Gill was named captain of the Indian Test team. After Rohit retired from Test cricket on May 12, Virat Kohli would also be missed by the Asian powerhouses.
The young Indian team, which will begin a five-match Test series against England on June 20, has the potential to challenge Ben Stokes and company, according to Michael Vaughan.
The selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar made a daring decision by selecting a young cricket player like Shubman Gill to lead a new-look squad, according to former England captain Vaughan. According to the cricket player-turned-expert, Shubman Gill has the ability to perform well on significant occasions but still has room for improvement as a batsman, particularly in international settings.
With his appointment as skipper for the England series, Shubman Gill has formally emerged as the new face of Indian Test cricket.
Trusting a young skipper with a fresh team following the retirements of titans like Rohit and Kohli is a brave approach. Vaughan was quoted by News18 Cricket Next as saying, “Gill has a lot to prove, especially away from home, but he has shown he has the temperament for big moments.”
“This England tour might be the beginning of something great for India’s future generation, with Rishabh Pant serving as his deputy and a team ready to leave their imprint. If these kids step up to the plate, don’t be shocked,” Vaughan continued.
When an Indian team visits England, there’s always something unique about it: Gavaskar
In addition, former India great Sunil Gavaskar mirrored Vaughan’s enthusiasm and the cricket community’s eagerness to see how a young Indian team rises to the occasion when playing a formidable England team in unaccustomed surroundings.
An Indian team visiting England always has a unique quality, and this time around, with a brand-new young captain and amazing young players, the supporters’ excitement and anticipation are at an all-time high. “Everyone is excited to see how these young cricket players will step up and leave their mark,” added Gavaskar, who will accompany Vaughan in the tour’s commentary box.
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