As Shubman Gill prepares to lead India into a new era in Test cricket, former head coach Ravi Shastri has offered valuable advice ahead of the team’s challenging five-match Test series against England, starting at Leeds on Friday.
England’s white-ball captain Jos Buttler, who played under Gill’s leadership during the 2025 IPL season with Gujarat Titans, believes the 24-year-old is set to usher in a fresh chapter — one that combines the best of his two predecessors.
Enjoying a golden run as captain, Iyer’s leadership has been instrumental in steering the Falcons to the last-four stage, making them strong contenders for the title.
"They are good mates as well. Ben, I can tell you, would be entirely loyal to Joe," said Gower. There's no element of plotting behind the captain's back here… He's probably very happy for Joe to continue captaining"
Typically bold remarks from the legendary wicket-keeper batsman.
Dhoni had already retired from Test cricket in December 2014.
'Captain Cool' announced his decision to step-down just before his 199th match as captain.
The stage is set for the Delhi batsman to take over the reigns in all formats.
Misbah went back on comments he made after last week's series-losing Melbourne Test that he intended to retire.
Misbah went back on comments he made after last week's series-losing Melbourne Test that he intended to retire.
