India: Shubman Gill to be new Test captain, says cricket board
Shubman Gill will be the new Test captain for the Indian team, according to cricket board BCCI.
This comes after Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the white-ball series earlier this month.
The squad for the England tour has also been announced.
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