The Indian cricket team has reached England tour, where it has to play the 5 -match historic Test series. This time there has been a big change in the Indian team-Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new captain of the Test team, while Rishabh Pant has been given the responsibility of vice-captain.
Gill, who has been winning the hearts of fans with his batting till now, is now ready for the captaincy’s fire examination. The team will see the enthusiasm of the youth and the balance of some experienced faces, but the challenge on England’s domestic pitches will not be easy.
Rohit-Virat era ends, now the beginning of new era
This series is also special because it is India’s first series after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket. It is not easy to replace both veterans, but Gill & Company is ready to enter the field with new confidence.
Series will start from June 20
The first Test of the series will start from June 20. Earlier, captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir indicated the possible playing XI at a press conference.
Opening pair: Rahul-Jaiswal
According to Gautam Gambhir, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal can start the innings. At the same time, Karun Nair, who is running in excellent form, can get a chance at number three.
Gill number 4, Pant will get the role of finisher
Shubman Gill can bat in fourth place, while Rishabh Pant, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, and Shardul Thakur, who will come after him, will strengthen the middle and lower order.
Bolling attack: a new hope with Bumrah-Siraj
In bowling, Jaspreet Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj are confirmed. One of Krishna or Arshdeep Singh, famous for the third fast bowler, can be selected.
India’s possible playing XI (First Test vs England):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill (Captain), Rishabh Pant (Vice -captain), Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jaspreet Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, famous Krishna/Arshdeep Singh.
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