During the IPL 2025 match between RCB and SRH, Abhishek Sharma’s powerful six shattered a display car’s windshield. This incident triggered a pre-season initiative where cricket kits worth ₹5 lakh are distributed to rural cricket development. During the contest, Ishan Kishan’s unbeaten 94 helped SRH reach 231.
Ajit Agarkar acknowledges a significant shift in the Indian Test team. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin’s absence creates a void. Shubman Gill is named captain for the England series. Rishabh Pant will be the vice-captain. Kohli communicated his decision in early April. The team is looking forward to the new World Test Championship cycle.
Shubman Gill has been appointed as India’s Test captain for the upcoming five-match series in England, succeeding Rohit Sharma. Rishabh Pant will serve as his deputy. Veteran players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have retired from red-ball cricket earlier this month. Selectors dropped Mohammed Shami due to workload concerns, while Abhimanyu Easwaran and Sai Sudharsan have earned callups.
Shubman Gill will lead the Indian cricket team as captain for the upcoming Test series in England. Rishabh Pant has been appointed as the vice-captain. The squad of 18 members was announced by Ajit Agarkar. Jasprit Bumrah may not play all five Tests. India aims to win their first Test series in England since 2007.
Shubman Gill is poised to be named India’s Test captain for the upcoming England tour, with KL Rahul or Rishabh Pant as his deputy. Selectors are likely to overlook Mohammed Shami and Shreyas Iyer, while considering Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair. The squad will feature a mix of experienced players and fresh faces in pace and spin departments.
Shubman Gill, the 25-year-old right-handed batter, has been appointed as the new captain of the Indian men’s Test cricket team, succeeding Rohit Sharma. Gill becomes the 37th cricketer to hold the prestigious position. His captaincy debut will be against England in Leeds on June 20. Gill has played 32 Test matches, amassing 1893 runs with five centuries and seven half-centuries.
Shubman Gill, 25, has been appointed as India’s Test captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The BCCI announced a new-look squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against England, starting June 20. Gill, who has captaincy experience in T20Is and the IPL, will lead India in the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle, beginning with the England tour.
The BCCI on Saturday announced a new-look Test squad for the upcoming five-match series against England, with 25-year-old Shubman Gill named as the new captain. The tour, which is part of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship cycle, will take place in England between June and August 2025, with matches scheduled at Headingley (Leeds), Edgbaston (Birmingham), Lord’s (London), Old Trafford (Manchester), and The Oval (London).
India’s high-stakes Test series against England, part of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship cycle, will run from June 20 to August 4. The matches are scheduled to be played at Headingley, Edgbaston, Lord’s, Old Trafford, and The Oval. India will be aiming to win a Test series in England for the first time since 2007.
Rajat Patidar and Pat Cummins faced fines for slow over-rates during their IPL match, with Patidar incurring a heavier penalty of Rs 24 lakh due to RCB’s repeat offence. Cummins was fined Rs 12 lakh for SRH’s first violation. The match saw SRH defeat RCB by 42 runs, as the IPL emphasizes over-rate penalties to maintain the pace of play.