Major changes expected ahead of official squad announcement

  • Shubman Gill is set to be named India’s new Test captain, marking a major leadership shift in the red-ball format.
  • Sai Sudharsan is reportedly in strong contention for a place in the squad, thanks to his consistent domestic performances.
  • Karun Nair and Shardul Thakur are likely to make a comeback to the Test setup.
  • Sarfaraz Khan, who has been knocking on the door with prolific domestic form, is also expected to be part of the squad.
  • The official squad announcement is expected on May 24.


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