India Team Announcement Highlights: IND Test Squad For England Tour Set For May 24 Reveal, Shubman Gill Tipped As Captain – Reports

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The world of Indian cricket is abuzz with speculation following Rohit Sharma's decision to retire from Test cricket on May 7, 2025. With India's tour of England looming, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to announce the new Test captain during a crucial meeting in Mumbai on May 23. The selection committee, spearheaded by Ajit Agarkar, will also reveal the squad for the England tour next week.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced the India 'A' squad for their upcoming tour of England, set to begin on May 30, 2025.

India 'A' Squad: Abhimanyu Easwaran (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel (VC) (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shardul Thakur, Ishan Kishan (WK), Manav Suthar, Tanush Kotian, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep, Harshit Rana, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sarfaraz Khan, Tushar Deshpande, Harsh Dubey

Check the full schedule of India A’s tour of England HERE.

“Mohammed Shami is bowling four-over spells in the IPL for Sunrisers Hyderabad, but the board and selectors remain unsure if he can handle longer workloads,” a BCCI source told The Indian Express. “Test matches in England may require extended spells from fast bowlers, and we can’t afford to take any risks.”

The Junior Cricket Committee has picked India’s U19 for the upcoming tour of England, scheduled from June 24 to July 23, 2025. The tour comprises a 50-over warm-up match, followed by a five-match Youth One-Day series and two Multi-Day matches against England U19.

India U19 Squad: Ayush Mhatre (Captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra, Maulyarajsinh Chavda, Rahul Kumar, Abhigyan Kundu (Vice-Captain & WK), Harvansh Singh (WK), R S Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Yudhajit Guha, Pranav Raghavendra, Mohammed Enaan, Aditya Rana, Anmoljeet Singh

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According to news agency PTI, India’s Test squad for the England tour is expected to be announced on May 24. The report suggests the squad could consist of 16 or 17 players, with the captaincy still undecided between Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah. Rising batter Sai Sudharsan is likely to earn a maiden Test call-up, while left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh is also in contention for a spot.

Virat Kohli's recent retirement from Test cricket has sent ripples through the Indian cricketing landscape, leaving a significant void in the batting lineup.

The most pressing question now, as India gears up for their tour of England in 2025, is who will step into the prestigious No. 4 position – a spot masterfully held by Kohli for over a decade after he inherited it from the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

Check the leading contenders HERE.

Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharsan is excited about his India A call-up for the England tour but remains focused on leading his IPL team to the playoffs. The 23-year-old, who impressed with a century for Surrey, is also eyeing a possible Test debut.

“My priority is the IPL right now, then I’ll focus on India A. I’m happy for the opportunity and look forward to it,” Sudharsan said.

A former India selector has backed Jasprit Bumrah for captain, with Shubman Gill as his deputy, amid leadership speculation. “Bumrah has proven leadership; if fitness is a concern, KL Rahul should lead,” he told PTI.

He also recommended including left-arm swing bowler Arshdeep Singh, preferred Nitish Rana’s bowling for England conditions, and suggested KL Rahul bat at No. 4 with Abhimanyu Easwaran as reserve opener.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has voiced his support for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s decisions to retire from Test cricket, calling it a personal choice that must be respected.

Speaking ahead of India’s five-Test tour of England starting June 20 in Leeds, Gambhir told CNN-News18, “No one, not a coach, selector, or anyone else, has the right to tell a player when to retire. It must come from within.” While acknowledging the void left by the duo, he saw it as a chance for younger players to step up and deliver something special for India.

According to a report by Cricbuzz, Shubman Gill is set to be named India’s new Test captain for the upcoming tour of England. The selection panel is expected to include left-hander Sai Sudharsan and the experienced Karun Nair in the squad.

The likely squad, as per the report, features a blend of youth and experience: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Sai Sudharsan, Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Harshit Rana, Shardul Thakur and Kuldeep Yadav.

Sri Lanka's experienced all-rounder Angelo Mathews has announced his retirement from Test cricket, confirming that the opening match of the two-Test series against Bangladesh next month will be his final outing in the format. Mathews shared the news on Friday through his official social media account.

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