Indian batsman Shubman Gill has been declared the captain of the Test team. After Rohit Sharma’s retirement, he was deemed worthy of this post. Many questions arose in the mind of the fans when Gill became captain, out of which the important question is why Shubman Gill was chosen for the captaincy of the Test team?

At the same time, many people also raised the question that Gill is a young player, he still lacks experience. All these questions have been answered by former wicketkeeper batsman of Team India during a conversation with Sports Yari.

The reason for making Shubman Gill a captain

In fact, during an exclusive conversation with Nitin Bhardwaj on Sports Yaari, former wicketkeeper batsman of Team India Riddhiman Saha said, “At this time Team India needed a captain who could serve India for a long time. Jasprit Bumrah captained the team in Australia but after that it happened that all their matches were doubted.”

Experienced players are present with Shubman Gill

Saha further said, “If we talk about the experience in this team, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill are the only players who have experience. The selectors felt that Shubman Gill is the best option and has expressed confidence in them. Apart from this, he has also captained him in IPL. The experience will also be available. “

Series will start from June 20

The Indian team will start the Test series against England on June 20 under the captaincy of Shubman Gill. This Test series will be of 5 matches, where an exciting match will be seen. This will be the first Test series of the Indian team after Rohit and Virat’s retirement.

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