India Test Squad Live Updates: Ajit Agarkar to Hold Press Conference Today to Reveal New Captain
India Test Squad Announcement Live Updates: Selection Committee Meets Today Amid Captaincy, Batting Line-up Speculation
The Indian selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, is set to convene in Mumbai today to finalize the Test squad for the upcoming England tour, scheduled to begin in June. With the recent retirements of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the meeting carries significant weight as the selectors face crucial decisions on key replacements.
Rohit, apart from being a dependable opener, also served as India’s Test captain. The panel must now identify not only a suitable top-order batter but also appoint a new leader for the red-ball side. Replacing Kohli at the pivotal No. 4 position also presents a major challenge. England has historically been a tough destination for Indian teams, and this tour—marking the start of the next ICC World Test Championship cycle—will be a real test for a relatively new-look side.
The press conference is expected to begin at 1:30 PM IST at the BCCI Headquarters in Mumbai.
Front-runners for the captaincy include Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant. Each brings unique strengths and challenges, and the team management is aiming to entrust the role to someone who can offer long-term leadership.
