Leeds, June 19 -- As India prepares to face England in the much-anticipated Test series starting Friday in Leeds, newly-appointed Test captain Shubman Gill opened up about the honour of leading the national side and the leadership vision he shares with vice-captain Rishabh Pant.

Taking charge of the team in the longest format, Gill described the captaincy as the highest privilege for any cricketer.

"Captaining your country, especially in Test cricket, is the biggest honour a player can get," said Gill.

"It's something not many get the opportunity to experience, and I am very excited for this challenge," he noted.

Gill, who has spent years playing alongside Pant across various formats, spoke about their shared approach to leadership an...