Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill (Source:@KKRWeRule,x.com)
As Team India prepares to begin the WTC cycle 2025-27 with a crucial five-match Test series in England, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a pre-departure press conference to be held on June 5. The newly-appointed Test captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir will be present at the conference.
It is important to note that this marks the first official media appearance for Gill since taking over the red-ball captaincy from Rohit Sharma. At the press conference, Gill and Gambhir are expected to address this following points:
- The team's approach to the English conditions.
- Squad selection rationale, including new faces after retirement of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin from the longest format.
- The leadership vision, and how the team intends to maintain competitiveness during the transition phase.
When Is The Press Conference?
The press conference ahead of India's tour of England will take place on June 5, 2025.
What Time Will The Press Conference Begin?
Shubman Gill and Gambhir will address the media at around 7:30 PM IST. The conference will take place at BCCI Headquarters, Cricket Centre, Fourth Floor in Mumbai.
Where To Watch The Press Conference Live?
Fans who wish to see this conference live can tune into JioHostar.
New Chapter In Test Cricket Under Shubman Gill
India’s tour of England will begin on June 20 at Headingley, Leeds. Following the retirement of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin, now the Test cricket stands at a critical juncture. The responsibility now lies with Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir to take Test Cricket forward from here.
India's five-match Test series against England will begin at Headingley from June 20–24, followed by the second Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham from June 28 to July 2. The iconic Lord's Cricket Ground will host the third Test starting July 10, before the series moves to Old Trafford in Manchester and concludes at The Oval in London.