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Shubman Gill named India’s new test skipper ahead of England tour

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Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill bats during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, Thursday, May 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

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MUMBAI, India (AP) — Shubman Gill was named as India’s new test skipper on Saturday to lead the team on its upcoming five-test tour of England starting June 20.

The 25-year-old batter takes over from Rohit Sharma, who last led India against Australia during the Boxing Day test in December.