India’s new captains, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudalsang, batting positions have been largely confirmed in the five-match Test series opener against England, which began in Leeds from June 20th.
India’s training camp in Beckenham has made the batting position more clear for the upcoming Test series, a Revsportz journalist reported. Sharing the photo on X, the journalist said:
Shubman Gill and Ciderthan pinning the intermediate order of Indian English
From the second day of India’s practice session at Beckenham, Shubman Gill is almost certain to fall to fourth, while the batting-free feeling will hit third in the first Test against the UK.
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In the previous Test series, Gill hit third against Australia. Well, the younger duo is expected to lock the intermediate order in a new look Indian batting lineup, set with KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who will open in India in England’s upcoming Test series.
So, 3rd 4th Sai Gil looks very obvious from the second day here at Beckenham pic.twitter.com/f5ip3gmas4
– Storm Rohit (@rohitjugal) June 9, 2025
Well, the Indian team has already begun training for the Big Five Match Test Series in the UK. Players held their first practice session on June 8th after arriving in the country. New Captain Shubmangill took the lead from before and took part in the tough Fielding Drill.
Schubmangillset for large-scale testing on the tour of England
The upcoming Test Series, held in the UK, is Shubmangill’s first mission as India’s new Red Ball Captain. He will take over the role after Rohit Sharma’s retirement. Gill already has leadership experience and led the Gujarat Titans to the IPL 2025 playoffs.
However, the younger skipper has the points to prove as a batsman in the UK, managing only 88 runs in the past three Tests. With Rishabh Pant as vice captain, Gill aims to break India’s long wait in the UK.
They last won the Test Series in the UK in 2007. On the final tour, India had to settle for a 2-2 draw after losing its rescheduled fifth Test.
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It’s a bold move: Michael Vaughn on India’s decision to hand over the test captain to Shubman Gill
Meanwhile, former British captain Michael Vaughn has boldly made India’s decision to make 25-year-old Gill the new Test Captain. With no senior players like Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli around him, Vaughan feels Gill has a huge responsibility on his shoulder.
The British believes that the young Indian captain still has much to prove, especially while playing in tough situations abroad. But Vaughn is sure Gill has the right mindset to deal with the pressure and lead the team well in the longest form of the game.
Michael said Vaughn on the Sony Sports Network: “Well, that’s official. Shubangill is the new face of India’s Test cricket and is stepping up as captain of the England series. It’s a bold move and trusts young leaders with new look teams after the retirement of giants like Rohit and Kohli.
