Overview

• Shubman Gill, 25, has been appointed as India’s 37th Test captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma after his retirement earlier this month.
• Rishabh Pant has been named vice-captain, solidifying his role as a senior figure in the team’s leadership group.
• The squad includes maiden Test call-ups for Sai Sudharsan and Arshdeep Singh, alongside the recall of Karun Nair after a seven-year absence.
• Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami has been omitted due to fitness concerns, while Jasprit Bumrah’s availability will be managed across the five-match series.
• The England tour begins June 20 at Headingley, marking the start of India’s new World Test Championship cycle with a focus on youth and long-term development.