1. Virat Kohli’s sudden shocking retirement
The very recent shocking news was that Indian cricket sweetheart Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket. Now , this statement has been followed up by the BCCI as well.
2. BCCI informed in April itself
Kohli had informed his retirement as early as in April this year, said selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar, adding that Virat was quite clear having taken the decision through careful consultation.
3. Virat’s Exit after Rohit-End of an Era
Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket just a few days ago and now under Virat’s decision, Team India is heading to the next generation.
4. Shubman Gill new Test captain
As expected, Shubman Gill has been appointed the new captain of the Indian Test side by the BCCI.
5. Rishabh Pant handed vice-captaincy
The wicketkeeper batsman, who recently returned to action after a long injury lay-off, has become vice-captain of the squad in what is thought to be a significant milestone in his career.
6. Sai Sudarshan gets the chance for the first time
The first time young batsman B Sai Sudarshan has been included in a Test squad is after performing exceptionally for the Chennai Super Kings.
7. Karun Nair returns after seven years
Seven years after scoring a triple-century, Karun Nair again finds a spot in the Test team after experiencing a great comeback.
8. Mohammed Shami out due to fitness
The selectors have not picked fast bowler Mohammed Shami in the team due to not being fully fit, and such an exclusion might be trouble for the bowling department.
9. Two players omitted for Australia tour
Sarfaraz Khan and Harshit Rana are the two players who have not been included in the side this time. According to the selectors, the current form and balance in the team dictated this choice.
10. The whole Test team of India-a view into a new beginning
India’s 18-member Test contingent is a good mix in terms of old and young. And now it will be interesting to see how this lot fair under the captaincy of Shubman Gill.
Conclusion:
With those legends who’ve served for long, like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the Indian Test team enters a new chapter. Shubman Gill has been made the captain, while young blood like Sai Sudarshan has been included in the attack force by selectors. This is a defining tip that the team is looking forward. There is a lot at stake on this tour, both for the players as well as for Indian cricket.
