Confirmed! On this day, BCCI will declare Squad for Team India’s Test captain and England series
BCCI: A new beginning time in Indian cricket has come close. After Rohit Sharma’s withdrawal from the Test and Virat Kohli’s retirement, everyone’s eyes are now on the new captain. At the same time, the enthusiasm among cricket lovers about the challenging Test series of 5 matches against England is also at its peak. In such a situation, the fans’ eyes on the new leadership and fresh team combination are on the announcement of BCCI. Now the BCCI is ready to make official announcements.
Who will be India’s next Test captain? According to media reports, BCCI will answer this question to BCCI on Saturday. This is the first major foreign tour under the supervision of coach Gautam Gambhir, and a strong player is expected to be handed over the captaincy.
Like the tour of Australia, England Tour will also be long, including five Tests. For this reason, there is a possibility that the selectors will again choose the 18 -member squad, so that the players can get better opportunities keeping in mind rotation and fitness.
Inner discussion intensifies about team selection
According to BCCI sources, the selection committee has almost fixed a potential 18 -member team. Some senior players may return to the squad, while some new faces may also get a chance. If Mohammed Shami’s fitness report remains positive, then his return is believed to be fixed.
Shubhman Gill is considered to be the strongest contender in the Test captaincy race amid concerns about Bumrah’s fitness. Gill has influenced his batting as well as leadership ability on recent tours.
Bumrah captained India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, in which he led the team in a total of three matches, including two Tests. Although there have been constant questions about their fitness, it can be risky for the selectors to make them captain.
Winning in England is not easy, Records also weak
India’s Test record on England’s land has not been very effective. From 1932 to 2022, India has played a total of 67 Test matches in England, winning only 9. At the same time, there were defeat in 36 matches and 22 matches were drawn.
Especially under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MS Dhoni), Team India won only 1 out of 9 Tests in England, while 7 had to face defeat. In such a situation, this will be a big challenge for the new captain.
