Gambhir & Selectors Under Fire: India's Sudden Test Changes

Kohli & Rohit Retire – Revolution Begins

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India's Fresh-Look Test Team Announced

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The Test Captain and Vice Captain

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Gambhir Rejected by Ex-Selector

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“We Should’ve Been Ready” – Kiran More

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Selectors Defended by Atul Wassan

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Why Gill is a Smart Choice

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What Lies Ahead for Team India

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Kohli & Rohit Retire – Revolution Begins

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retired from Tests a few days before, forcing a major Changes in the Indian team Plans of the England tour.

India's Fresh-Look Test Team Announced

With new faces like Sai Sudharsan and Abhimanyu Easwaran, India enters a new era. This Changes Period has Started.

The Test Captain and Vice Captain

The Test Captain for Coming India test cricket in 2025 was Shubman Gill ; and vice captain was Rishabh Pant

Gambhir Rejected by Ex-Selector

Kiran More was criticized for selectors' unpreparedness for the post-Kohli-Rohit era, with Gautam Gambhir's coaching selection cited as an example.

“We Should’ve Been Ready” – Kiran More

Kiran More says the Changes were really obvious, and the BCCI had to plan for 1.5years. Call it a "wake-up call."

Selectors Defended by Atul Wassan

Atul Wassan was a Well cricketer backing the selectors, and selecting Gill's captaincy by a smart, long-term move.

Why Gill is a Smart Choice

Wassan: Gill was a talented Player and he Plays all 3 formats and this time to grow into the role for leadership quality.

What Lies Ahead for Team India

India’s Test future rests on young talent and leadership. Will these Changes mark Creating a new History or golden era?