Explore India’s Test Match Captain Legacy:
The Indian cricket team played its inaugural Test match in 1932. Since then, 36 players have led the Test team. Now, Shubman Gill takes on the mantle as the 37th captain.
The BCCI announced an 18-member squad for the 5-match Test series against England on Saturday, May 24th. C.K. Nayudu was India’s first Test captain. Each captain has not only brought pride to the nation but has also elevated Indian cricket to new heights.
This remarkable journey from C.K. Nayudu to Shubman Gill is a testament to leadership and vision. Some captains were strategic maestros, others inspirational figures, and some led the team to historic victories. Shubman Gill will now captain the Indian team in the upcoming Test series against England starting June 20.
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India played its first Test match at Lord’s in London from June 25 to 28, 1932. Under C.K. Nayudu’s captaincy, England defeated India by 158 runs. England posted scores of 259 and 275/8 (declared), while India managed 189 and 187 runs in their innings.
India has played a total of 589 Test matches so far. The team has won 181 matches, lost 184, tied 1, and drawn 223 matches. The most successful Test captain has been Virat Kohli with 40 wins in 68 matches.
Before Gill, Rohit Sharma held the captaincy. Let's delve into the records and achievements of all Indian Test captains.
Indian Team for the England Tour:
Shubman Gill (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Rishabh Pant (Vice-Captain/Wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper), Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Karun Nair, Washington Sundar, Aakash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.
Recent Captains in England:
Virat Kohli (2018-2021) captained in 9 Tests in England, claiming 3 victories, with 5 defeats, and one draw. Jasprit Bumrah (2022) led India once, resulting in a loss. Rohit Sharma never captained in a Test match in England but did lead during the WTC final against Australia at the Oval, a neutral venue.
India's Record on English Soil:
India has a challenging Test record in England, having played 67 matches from 1932 to 2022. Of these, India has won only 9, lost 36, and drawn 22. As captain, M.S. Dhoni had a tough record in England, winning only 1 out of 9 Tests, while England won 7, with one draw.
Upcoming Series Kicks Off June 20:
The five-match Test series between India and England will commence at Headingley, Leeds, from June 20-24. The second Test will take place at Edgbaston, Birmingham, from July 2-6. The third Test is scheduled at Lord’s, London, from July 10-14. Old Trafford, Manchester, will host the fourth Test from July 23-27, and the climactic fifth Test will be at the Oval, London, from July 31 to August 4.
India vs. England Test Series Full Schedule:
First Test: June 20-24, 2025 - Headingley, Leeds Second Test: July 2-6, 2025 - Edgbaston, Birmingham Third Test: July 10-14, 2025 - Lord’s, London Fourth Test: July 23-27, 2025 - Old Trafford, Manchester Fifth Test: July 31-August 4, 2025 - The Oval, London
