Goa, May 11 -- Team India is scheduled to tour England next month for a five-match Test series. This will mark the beginning of the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle, with the first match starting on 20 June. More significantly, it will also signal the beginning of a new era in Indian cricket, as veteran Rohit Sharma recently announced his retirement from the Test format. Rohit, who also served as the Test captain, had a difficult tour of Australia, where India suffered defeat. His retirement surprised many but paved the way for a fresh leadership choice.

Amid speculation and several contenders, it is now almost confirmed-according to media reports, that Shubman Gill will take over as the new Test captain. The BCCI is expected to mak...