Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar on Saturday described India’s 18-strong Take a look at squad for the tour of England as “unusual” however requested for a affected person method in direction of newly-appointed Take a look at captain Shubman Gill. India will play 5 Assessments towards England beginning June 20, and batting star Gill has been handed the duty to steer the workforce throughout a “large transition” part following the retirement of high stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. “Unusual workforce choice general. However India go to England with nothing to lose. It is a workforce in transition so we are able to solely want it the perfect & sure, be affected person in relation to returns on funding.#indianteam,” Manjrekar, a former batter, wrote on his ‘X’ deal with with out explaining the explanations for his remark.
Unusual workforce choice general. However India go to England with nothing to lose. It is a workforce in transition so we are able to solely want it the perfect & sure, be affected person in relation to returns on funding.#indianteam
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) May 24, 2025
Younger left-hander Sai Sudharsan and the seasoned Karun Nair have been introduced in to switch Rohit and Kohli, whereas left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has additionally earned his maiden Take a look at call-up.
Congratulating the workforce, former seam-allounder Irfhan Pathan wrote: “Many Congratulations to Sai Sudarshan, Arshdeep Singh, Karun Nair for being chosen for the final word format and the difficult English summer time.
“Congratulations to Shubman Gill for being appointed as Indian check captain. However certainly workforce India goes to overlook Mohammed Shami’s providers in these circumstances.”
Many Congratulations to Sai Sudarshan, Arshdeep Singh, Karun Nair for being chosen for the final word format and the difficult English summer time. Congratulations to Shubman Gill for being appointed as Indian check captain. However certainly workforce India goes to overlook Mohammed Shami’s…
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 24, 2025
At 25 years of age, Gill might be India’s fifth youngest Take a look at captain after Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi (21), Sachin Tendulkar (23), Kapil Dev (24) and Ravi Shastri (25).
“Congratulations @ShubmanGill. Good luck in England,” wrote former India skipper Harbhajan Singh.
Congratulations @ShubmanGill Good luck in England https://t.co/lvkcSiqGMk
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) May 24, 2025
The IPL franchises additionally took to social media to congratulate Gill.
“Congratulations Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant, it is your time to shine the brighTEST. Go on, construct your legacy, and switch desires into actuality!,” tweeted Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Congratulations Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant, it is your time to shine the brighTEST. Go on, construct your legacy, and switch desires into actuality! #PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/uOV9lvojdb
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 24, 2025
Chennai Tremendous Kings wrote: “From Subsequent Gen to The Subsequent Captain. Shubman Gill leads India into a brand new Take a look at chapter! Gill’s IPL franchise Gujarat Titans, whom he led to the playoffs this season, additionally congratulated him.
“Ek naye Take a look at period ka-aarambh! Our Captain, now #TeamIndia’s Take a look at Skipper!”
From Subsequent Gen to The Subsequent Captain.
Shubman Gill leads India into a brand new Take a look at chapter! #ENGvIND #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/p3AeOv3zyK
— Chennai Tremendous Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 24, 2025
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