Overview

• Shubman Gill is expected to be named India's new Test captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, with Rishabh Pant or KL Rahul likely as vice-captain.
• Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami will reportedly be excluded from the England tour due to fitness concerns over his ability to bowl long spells.
• Jasprit Bumrah, though fit to play, has informed the selectors that he can only participate in up to three Tests during the five-match series.
• Emerging bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Anshul Kamboj are under consideration to fill the void in the pace attack, with Arshdeep seen as a strong contender due to his county cricket experience.
• The squad announcement on May 24 will mark the beginning of a new World Test Championship cycle and a significant transition for India’s Test cricket strategy.