Breaking News: Shubman Gill Likely to Lead Team India in Tests After Kohli, Rohit Retirement

A major decision regarding Team India’s new Test captain is expected soon. With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma recently announcing their retirement from Test cricket, the Indian team is entering a transition phase ahead of the five-match Test series against England. Both senior players’ exits have opened up the captaincy race, and as per cricket experts and internal discussions, Shubman Gill has emerged as the clear favorite to lead the side. While Jasprit Bumrah had previously captained in a Test match against Australia, his fitness and workload concerns have made him a less feasible option for full-time leadership. Rishabh Pant, due to poor form and lack of backing from the current team management, is not in serious contention either. KL Rahul is considered a strong candidate due to his maturity and performance under pressure, but the selectors are leaning towards a long-term vision. Sources suggest the BCCI selection meeting has concluded and the official announcement is imminent. Head coach Gautam Gambhir also joined the meeting via video conference. The belief is that Gill, being young and consistent, fits the role of leading India through the next World Test Championship cycle. A formal press conference is expected shortly, where Ajit Agarkar will reveal the new Test captain.

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