5 big calls in India’s Test selection for England

India announced their 18-man Test squad for the tour of England, starting June 20, on May 24 in Mumbai

NEW ERA IN TESTS

In a big call, Shhubman Gill was named new captain of the Test team

NEW CAPTAIN FOR INDIA

India need a jumbo squad for the first series after the retirements of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin. 

MOVING ON…

Here are some big selection calls that were taken for the tour of England, starting June 20. 

BIG SELECTION CALLS

India did not back Jasprit Bumrah despite the fast bowler leading in Australia

1. BUMRAH NO CAPTAIN

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar said Bumrah was not considered because of fitness concerns

WHY NOT BUMRAH?

Mohammed Shami was not considered due to fitness concerns. Is it the end of the road for the senior fast bowler?

NO MOHAMMED SHAMI

in another major call, young Sarfaraz Khan was dropped from the 18-man squad

SARFARAZ SNUBBED

Karun Nair and Shardul Thakur returned to the Test fold after years

THE COMEBACKS

India also handed a maiden call-up to Arshdeep Singh in a bid to add variety to their bowling attack

LEFT-ARM PACER IN!