Shubman Gill has been named captain of the Indian Test team, with KL Rahul appointed as vice-captain, replacing Rishabh Pant in the leadership group. The selection committee has also decided to rest senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja for the lone Test match. The squad features the inclusion of several new faces, including Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar, and Harsh Dubey, reflecting a continued push to expand the bench strength of the national side.
Ajit Agarkar, chairman of selectors, stated that Harsh Dubey is considered an ideal fit for the bowling all-rounder role. He added that Dubey’s performances in domestic cricket have been impressive and expressed confidence that the player will make full use of the opportunity at the international level.
The India Test squad comprises Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul (vice-captain), Sai Sudharsan, Rishabh Pant, Devdutt Padikkal, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey, and Dhruv Jurel.
For the ODI series, Shubman Gill will continue as captain, while Shreyas Iyer has been appointed vice-captain. The squad also includes senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, alongside KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan as wicketkeepers. The team further comprises Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Harsh Dubey, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, and Gurnoor Brar.
The ODI squad reflects a blend of experienced internationals and emerging talents, indicating India’s intent to balance stability with long-term team development across formats.
Conclusion
The announcement marks a significant phase in India’s preparation for upcoming international fixtures, with leadership continuity under Shubman Gill and strategic squad rotation aimed at strengthening depth across both Test and ODI formats ahead of a busy cricketing season
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