India, May 20 -- The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee reportedly had an "informal talk" with both Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant, who have been narrowed down as potential candidates to replace Rohit Sharma as Test captain ahead of the upcoming tour of England. But they remain divided in the debate.

According to a report in Sky Sports News, India are expected to announce their squad for the five-match Test series against England, starting June 20, later this week. With Jasprit Bumrah reportedly opting out of the race to become the next Test captain, Pant and Gill have emerged as favourites for the role.

The report added that both the star batters "have been sounded out," but the selectors are yet to decide on Rohit's ideal replacement...