India’s Test captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the upcoming Duleep Trophy 2025 due to illness, according to multiple reports. The tournament is set to begin on August 28 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru. Gill, who was originally named captain of the North Zone squad, is recovering at his home in Chandigarh after undergoing a medical evaluation. The report submitted to the BCCI confirmed that he would not be fit in time for th

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is preparing for a significant shake-up in its national selection committee just days after unveiling India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad. The board has opened applications for two vacant positions in the senior men’s selection panel, signaling a move towards restructuring ahead of the packed cricket calendar. Despite these changes, Ajit Agarkar will continue as the chief selector until 2026, given his succ

Shubman Gill has been appointed vice-captain of India’s T20I squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, with Suryakumar Yadav leading the team. Jasprit Bumrah also returns to the squad, bolstering India's pace attack for the Asia Cup, which will be held in the UAE from September 9-28, 2025. The 15-member squad was announced on August 19, 2025, by BCCI selection chief Ajit Agarkar. India will kick off their campaign against the hosts UAE on September 10, f

Shubman Gill, India’s Test captain, has proven his commitment to the game by choosing to lead North Zone in the 2025-26 Duleep Trophy. Despite having just completed a physically demanding five-match Test series against England, where he scored an impressive 754 runs, second only to Sunil Gavaskar’s record, Gill is setting an example for his fellow cricketers by opting to play in domestic tournaments. Thi

Shubman Gill, India’s Test captain and batting sensation, stunned cricket fans with a mammoth 754-run tally in the recently concluded five-match Test series against England. His consistency at the crease made him the highest run-scorer of the series and earned him the prestigious Player of the Series award for India. Gill’s total is now the second-highest ever by a captain in a single Test series—only behind Don Bradman’s record of 801

Sourav Ganguly, the former Indian cricket team captain, has spoken out about the absence of cricketing giants Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in India’s recent Test series against England. With both players announcing their retirements just before the series, Ganguly’s verdict on the Shubman Gill-led team, which managed to level the series despite these voids, was clear: "Indian cricket stops for no one."

In a surprising and costly mistake, Shubman Gill, the Indian cricket team's captain, was dismissed in a blunder during Day 1 of the 5th Test against England. The incident occurred in the 28th over of India's innings when Gill, after defending a full delivery from Gus Atkinson, impulsively called for a risky single. This decision caught Sai Sudharsan off guard, who initially declined the call, but Gill was already halfway down the pitch. With Atkinson

The third Test between India and England at Lord's ended with a narrow defeat for India, with the team falling short by 135 runs on Day 5. Despite a valiant effort from Ravindra Jadeja, India could not manage to recover after losing four wickets early in the session. India started Day 5 with six wickets in hand and the target of 135 runs in sight. However, the collapse of top-order batters left the team struggling, with England's bowlers – Ben St

India captain Shubman Gill had a cheeky moment during the post-match press conference following his team’s historic 336-run win over England at Edgbaston. As the press assembled to speak with the young skipper, Gill looked around the room and asked with a grin, “Where's my favourite journalist?” a clear reference to the English reporter who had highlighted India’s dismal record at Edgbaston during the pre-match media interaction.

India surged to the fourth position in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings after a commanding 336-run win over England in the second Test at Edgbaston. This victory marks a historic milestone for Indian cricket, as it is their first-ever win at the Birmingham venue, ending a long-standing winless streak that included seven losses and a draw. With this result, the five-match series now stands level at 1-1.

Rishabh Pant continues to make history in the cricketing world. On Day 4 of the second Test against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham, the India vice-captain shattered yet another monumental record. After coming to the crease following KL Rahul's dismissal, Pant wasted no time and struck England pacer Josh Tongue for a six, marking his 22nd six in Tests in England. With this powerful shot, Pant set the record for the most sixes by any batter in Test matches

Shubman Gill's stellar performance on Day 1 of the second Test against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham, has made headlines. The Indian Test captain and opening batter scored a century, adding several impressive feats to his cricketing career. With his brilliant knock, Gill became just the second Indian captain, after batting legend Virat Kohli, to score a hundred at Edgbaston in a Test match. Gill's remarkab

India’s team management is facing scrutiny as opinions divide over player selections for the second Test against England. The focus has shifted to Kuldeep Yadav, a talented left-arm wrist spinner who has struggled to cement his place in India's Test squad despite his undeniable ability. Following Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement, the expectation was that Kuldeep would get more opportunities, but that hasn’t materialized yet, and some believ

India’s preparations for the second Test against England at Edgbaston received a surprise twist as left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar was seen bowling at the nets in Birmingham. Brar, who plays for Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League, was personally invited by India captain Shubman Gill to join the training session. This development sparked discussions about India’s potential spin strategy, especially after their disappointing bowling performance

India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, faced tough questions following the team’s loss to England in the opening Test of their series. The defeat sparked discussions about the team’s under-performance, particularly the lack of contributions from the lower-order players. Gambhir, however, chose to defend his team’s efforts and refused to blame any individual or group for the loss. In the post-match

India’s defeat to England at Headingley in the first Test of the five-match series has sparked some debate, especially regarding the performance of Jasprit Bumrah. The pacer’s brilliant five-wicket haul in the first innings was overshadowed by his lack of impact in the second innings, where he failed to take a wicket as England comfortably chased down 371 runs. However, despite questions surrounding Bumrah’s effectiveness and fitness, India&r

On the eve of his debut as India’s Test captain, Shubman Gill met the press at Headingley, Leeds, ahead of the first of five Tests against England. Calm, composed, and quietly confident, the 25-year-old exuded a sense of readiness that belied his relative inexperience in red-ball captaincy. Gill, appointed as India's 37th Test captain, now leads a young squad without the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma,

Fast bowler Harshit Rana has been officially added to India’s 18-man squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against England, which kicks off on June 20 at Headingley. The addition, announced by Star Sports, marks a strengthening of India’s pace arsenal in conditions known to favour fast bowlers. Although there’s no official clarification from the BCCI about whether Rana has been brought in as an injury replacement, his inclusion is see

England star Jos Buttler has praised Shubman Gill’s leadership qualities, saying the young Indian cricketer is poised to be a perfect combination of former Test captains Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Gill has been handed the reins of India’s Test team following Rohit’s retirement and will lead the side in the high-stakes five-match series against England starting June 20, 2025. Buttler, who played u

As Indian cricket transitions into a new era, Shubman Gill is set to lead the national Test side for the first time in the upcoming five-match series against England, starting June 20 at Headingley. With the recent retirements of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, all eyes are now on the 25-year-old opener, who will take charge of a young and evolving Indian squad. Ahead of the high-profile tour, Gill opened up about the leadership challenge and the uncer