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The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) has warmly congratulated Yudhvir Singh on his significant appointment as Team India's manager for the upcoming England Test tour. Singh, a former UPCA secretary and current life member, will accompany the team as they aim to break their long-standing Test series drought in England. The tour marks an important milestone for young captain Shubman Gill, who at 25 becomes one of India's youngest Test captains. The five-match series represents a crucial opportunity for India to prove their Test cricket prowess on challenging English conditions.

Key Points: Yudhvir Singh Named Team India Manager for England Test Tour

  • Yudhvir Singh appointed as Team India's manager for England tour
  • First Test begins June 20 in Leeds
  • Shubman Gill to lead young Indian Test squad
  • India seeking first Test series win in England since 2007
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UPCA congratulates Yudhvir Singh on becoming Indian team manager for England tour

UPCA congratulates Yudhvir Singh on becoming Indian cricket team manager for crucial England Test series starting June 20

"We are proud to see one of our own serve the nation at the highest level - UPCA Social Media"

New Delhi, June 6

The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) has congratulated Yudhvir Singh on his appointment as the manager of the Indian team for the upcoming Test tour of England, starting on June 20.

“Congratulations to Yudhvir Singh, former secretary of UPCA, on his appointment as Team India’s Manager for the upcoming Tour of England. We are proud to see one of our own serve the nation at the highest level,” wrote the UPCA on its social media accounts on Friday.

Yudhvir has formerly served as the UPCA’s secretary and director and is currently their life member. He is travelling with the rest of the members of the Test team who departed for London from Mumbai via Dubai in the wee hours of Friday.

India will face England in a five-match Test series, starting at Headingley in Leeds on June 20. The tour will also be right-handed batter Shubman Gill’s first assignment as the captain of the Indian Test team, following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will be India’s vice-captain on the tour of England.

At 25 years and 258 days, Gill will also become the fifth-youngest cricketer to captain India in Tests. The all-important Test series, which runs from June 20 to August 4, will also see India and England play matches at Edgbaston in Birmingham, Lord’s in London, Old Trafford in Manchester and The Oval in London.

India are aiming to win a Test series in England for the first time since 2007. The Test series in England will also be India’s first assignment in the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle. At the same time, the India women’s team will also be touring England for five T20Is and three ODIs, so as the men’s U19 team, who are scheduled to play 50-over and multi-day games.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Great to see UPCA officials getting national recognition! Yudhvir Singh has done good work in UP cricket. Hope he brings that same dedication to Team India. Excited for this England tour - it's been too long since we won a series there! 🇮🇳🏏
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Priya M.
Congratulations to Mr. Singh! But I'm more excited about Shubman Gill's captaincy debut. He's shown such maturity at such young age. Hope he can fill the big shoes left by Kohli and Rohit. This England series will be the real test!
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Amit S.
Good luck to the team! But I hope the management focuses on proper preparation. Last time in England, our batting collapsed too often. Need to handle those swinging conditions better. Also, why no warm-up matches before the Test series? 🤔
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Neha T.
So much cricket happening simultaneously! Men's team, women's team, U19s - all in England. Hope BCCI gives equal attention to women's cricket too. Our women's team has been performing brilliantly and deserves more coverage.
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Vikram J.
Heartwarming to see domestic cricket administrators getting these opportunities. Yudhvir Singh knows the system well. Hope he can bridge any gaps between players and management. Tough series ahead but our team has the talent to create history!
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Sanjay P.
Exciting times for Indian cricket! New captain, new manager, new WTC cycle. But let's not put too much pressure on Gill. Even Kohli took time to settle as captain. The real challenge will be handling English conditions - our fast bowlers need to step up!

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