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Win at Edgbaston makes it more special: Gill on first victory as Test captain

Birmingham, July 7: India captain Shubman Gill believes that winning his first Test in his new leadership at Edgbaston, where the side had never won before until Sunday, was more special for him. India registered a massive 336-run win in the second Test against England to level the five-match series 1-1.

Shubman Gill is a world-class batter, he is bound to lead India successfully, says Vijayan Bala

New Delhi, July 1: Ahead of the second Test against England in Edgbaston, veteran sports author Vijayan Bala backed visiting captain Shubman Gill to come out as a successful leader for the country if he is given the correct support needed.

After series defeat in Sri Lanka, Najmul Hossain Shanto steps down as Bangladesh Test skipper

Colombo, June 28: Najmul Hossain Shanto announced his decision to step down as Bangladesh Test captain after his side endured a 1-0 series defeat against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Saturday.

You can't win a Test match without taking 20 wickets, no matter how many runs you score, Shubman Gill ahead of England Test Series

Leeds, June 19: As India gears up for the high-stakes Test series against England starting Friday at Headingley in Leeds, newly appointed Test captain Shubman Gill stressed the importance of taking 20 wickets to secure victory in the traditional format.

'Take your time': Shastri's words of wisdom to Gill ahead of Test captaincy debut

New Delhi, June 19: As India prepares to begin a new era in Test cricket under the leadership of Shubman Gill, former head coach Ravi Shastri has shared a few thoughtful words of advice for the young skipper.

Played many games in COVID-19, don't think it was fair on group: Root reflects on captaincy tenure

Leeds, June 18: England's batting wizard Joe Root reminisced about his captaincy days and felt it was unfair on the group, a phase that eventually pulled the curtains down on his stint as the Three Lions skipper.

Unfortunately sometimes you have to look at bigger picture: Bumrah on turning down Test captaincy

New Delhi, June 17: India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has finally broken his silence on why he turned down the opportunity to become India’s next Test captain, despite being the front-runner for the role.

There are no fancy stories...: Jasprit Bumrah reveals reasons for not taking up Test captaincy

New Delhi, June 17: Indian veteran seamer Jasprit Bumrah reflected on his decision to decline the captaincy role of India's test team from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as he prioritised team stability over personal ambition.

Buttler feels Gill's captaincy will be mix of Virat, Rohit but will be very much his own man

New Delhi, June 17: Former England white-ball captain Jos Buttler believes Shubman Gill's captaincy will be a blend of his predecessors Virat Kohli's "intensity" and Rohit Sharma's "a bit more laid back" approach. However, despite the mix, Buttler is assured that India's newly crowned Test captain will be "very much his own man," ESPNcricinfo

No expectations or pressure: Gill reveals Gambhir, Agarkar want him to 'express himself as a leader'

New Delhi, June 15: Shubman Gill, who is set to begin a new era as India's Test captain with five-Test series against England, starting from June 20, revealed that there are no expectations from the head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar as they want him to express himself as a leader and not expect him to do something he can't.

Give some time to him; he will rise to the occasion: Harbhajan Singh backs new Indian Test skipper Shubman Gill

Jalandhar, June 12: Former Indian cricketer and Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP), Harbhajan Singh, on Wednesday backed the right-hand batter Shubman Gill, who was appointed the captain of the Indian Cricket Team in the longest format of the game recently and said that he should be given timeto gave the results.

They are in good hands: Steve Waugh believes Gill needs time to grow into captaincy role

Mumbai, May 26: Former Australian cricketer Steve Waugh believes that despite Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's sudden Test retirements, India is in "good hands" with the five high-stakes Tests on the horizon.

Gujarat Cricket Association felicitates Shubman Gill

Ahmedabad, May 25: In a momentous development for Indian cricket, Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new Test captain of Team India. The Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) felicitated the young cricketer on Saturday, celebrating his rise to one of the most prestigious roles in Indian sport.

'Great honour and a big responsibility': Gill on his appointment as India's Test captain

New Delhi, May 25: India's newly-appointed Test captain Shubman Gill said that the opportunity to lead the country in the red-ball format is a great honour and a big responsibility.

Punjab's pride: PCA chief Amarjeet Mehta lauds Shubman Gill's appointment as India's Test captain

Bathinda, May 24: Shubman Gill's elevation as the new Test captain of the Indian cricket team has not only sparked discussions nationwide but also drawn immense pride and emotion from his home state of Punjab.

I think this is a very good decision by selectors: Atul Wassan on Shubman Gill's appointment as Indian test skipper

New Delhi May 24: Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan praised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors for their decision to appoint Shubman Gill as the new Test captain of the Indian men's cricket team.

Gill has a very stable head on his shoulders, will handle captaincy very well, says Gurkeerat

New Delhi, May 24: Shubman Gill’s stature within India’s leadership group has risen meteorically over the last 12 months. Last July, following his first full-time stint as the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Gill captained India to a 4-1 victory in a five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe.

Shubman Gill is a natural leader, doesn't mind questioning methodology, says Morgan

New Delhi, May 24: Former England white-ball captain Eoin Morgan believes Shubman Gill being appointed as India’s new Test captain is a correct decision, saying that the right-handed batter is a natural leader who isn’t afraid of methodologies behind various decisions.

Saba Karim backs Gill to be India's next Test captain; Kiran More picks Rahul for the top job

New Delhi, May 24: Ahead of India announcing its new Test captain while unveiling the squad for the important five-match tour of England, former wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim has backed Shubman Gill for the leadership role. On the other hand, former chief selector Kiran More said he would prefer KL Rahul to be the side’s new Test captain.

India Test squad for five-match England tour likely to be announced on May 24: Sources

New Delhi, May 22: India's squad for the upcoming five-match Test tour of England is likely to be announced on May 24, said sources to IANS. India will begin their tour of England with the series opener at Headingley on June 20 and is followed by matches at Edgbaston, Lord's, Old Trafford, and The Oval.

West Indies Test captain Chase reveals ultimatum from mother helped him carry his cricket to next level

New Delhi, May 20: Roston Chase, the newly crowned West Indies Test captain, revealed how an "ultimatum he received from his mother during his initial phase of his career served as a "driving force" and helped carry his cricket to the "next level".

England Test skipper Ben Stokes gives up alcohol during his latest injury rehabilitation

London, May 19: To be fit and fire all cylinders for England this summer, Test captain Ben Stokes has discarded alcohol during his latest injury rehabilitation.

Roston Chase named West Indies Test captain ahead of WTC 2025-27 cycle

New Delhi, May 17: All-rounder Roston Chase has been appointed as the new captain of the West Indies Test team, with Jomel Warrican named his deputy, Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced on Friday, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Roston Chase named West Indies Test captain ahead of new WTC cycle

St. John's (Antigua), May 17: Cricket West Indies (CWI) has named Roston Chase as West Indies Test captain for the upcoming home series against Australia in June, with Jomel Warrican named as vice-captain.

Don't want Bumrah to be made captain...: Shastri suggests two youngsters for leadership post in Tests

Mumbai, May 16: Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri gave his take on India's ongoing Test captaincy vacuum following the retirement of seniors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, suggesting two youngsters who could be groomed going forward.

Ashwin suggests long-time teammate's name for India Test captaincy role

Chennai, May 15: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin gave his take on India's leadership vacuum following the retirements of senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and threw out long-time spin bowling partner Ravindra Jadeja's name as one of the choices for captaincy.

Bumrah deserves captaincy: Ashwin's clear-cut take on Rohit Sharma's successor in Test format

New Delhi, May 13: Decorated off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has rooted for Jasprit Bumrah to take the captaincy mantle after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's sudden Test retirements left a leadership vacuum in India's red-ball setup.

Ruthless, fit, fast and unprecedented: How Virat Kohli transformed India's Test cricket fortunes

New Delhi, May 13: Legendary India batter Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, bringing an end to a decorated career where he dominated a variety of regions, conditions and opponents as a batter and captain. During his 14 years as a part of the Test game, the 36-year-old emerged as one of long format's strongest leaders who loved his fast bowlers, advocated strict fitness regimes, demanded nothing but 110 per cent from his frontline batters and broke boundaries as a captain.

Bumrah steps aside from Test captaincy race; Gill, Pant now leading contenders

New Delhi, May 11: Jasprit Bumrah has reportedly taken himself out of the running to become India's next Test captain, according to Sky Sports News. Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant have now emerged as the top candidates to replace Rohit Sharma, who announced his retirement from Test cricket recently.

Rohit Sharma turns 38, wishes pour from cricketers across the country

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