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Shubman Gill has become the new Test cricket captain for the Indian taam. He will replace Rohit Sharma and will be the 37th Test captain of the country. He will lead India with the five match series against England that begins on June 20 at Leeds.
A 15 member squad has been announced for the upcoming tour. For the first time ever, the Indian cricket team has three captains-Shubman Gill for Test cricket, Suryakumar Yadav for T20s and Rohit Sharma for One Day Internationals.
Though the elevation of Gill does not come as a surprise, It was believed for a long time that Jasprit Bumrah will be Rohit Sharma’s successor. His back injury in Australia went against him.
Gill who has been appointed as a full time Test captain joins the list of captains who have led the Indian team. The first skipper CK Nayudu led India against England in 1932.
Virat Kohli is the most successful Test captain with 40 wins from 68 matches. MS Dhoni is the next successful skipper with 21 wins.
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