**Shubman Gill Named India's Test Cricket Captain for Sri Lanka Series**
Mumbai, [Date:24 May 2025]* – In a bold move signaling a generational shift, the **Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)** has appointed **Shubman Gill** as India's new Test cricket captain** for the upcoming home series against Sri Lanka. The 24-year-old batting prodigy will become India's youngest Test skipper since **Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi** in 1962.
**🔹 Why Gill? The Selection Rationale**
- Leadership Pedigree**: Successful captaincy stints with **Gujarat Titans (IPL)** and India 'A'.
- Form & Consistency**: Averaged **58.72** in Tests since 2023, with 4 centuries.
- **Transition Phase**: With **Rohit Sharma** nearing retirement and **Virat Kohli** rested, BCCI opts for youth.
**🔹 Reactions from the Cricket World**
- **Rahul Dravid (Coach)**: *"Shubman has a sharp cricketing brain. This is his chance to grow into the role."*
- **Sunil Gavaskar**: *"A gutsy decision! He’s shown maturity beyond his years."*
- **Fans on X**: *#GillCaptaincy* trends globally with mixed reactions.
### **🔹 Schedule & Challenges Ahead**
- **Series**: 2 Tests vs Sri Lanka (Nov 15–29, 2025).
- **First Test**: Eden Gardens, Kolkata – Gill’s home ground.
- **Key Task**: Managing senior players like **Jasprit Bumrah** and **Ravindra Jadeja**.
### **🔹 Historic Context**
- Youngest Indian Test captains:
1. **Pataudi (21y)** | 2. **Sachin (23y)** | 3. **Gill (24y)**.
- **Precedent**: Gill follows **MS Dhoni’s** 2008 rise from IPL to Test captaincy.
**🔹 What’s Next?**
- **Press Conference**: Gill to address media at 3 PM IST today.
- **Team Announcement**: Squad expected to feature new faces like **Dhruv Jurel** and **Sarfaraz Khan**.
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**🗨️ Expert View**:
"Gill’s tactical acumen in IPL won him this role. But Test cricket? That’s the real litmus test."* – *Harsha Bhogle*
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**Also Read**:
- [Shubman Gill’s Test Stats](#)
- [Full Sri Lanka Tour Schedule](#)
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