\"Yes it came to the light yesterday that Gambhir would be flying back home due to an important family emergency related to his mother. As of now, we believe that Gambhir has already linked up with his family in New Delhi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cKeeping in mind the current situation, it\u2019s not known yet about when he would join the India team ahead of the Test series\u2019 commencement,\u201d said sources aware of development to IANS on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In Gambhir\u2019s absence, alongside batting coach Sitanshu Kotak, bowling coach Morne Morkel, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate and fielding coach T Dilip will help the Indian team prepare for the upcoming Test series against Ben Stokes-led England, which starts at Headingley.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Test tour of England will also be right-handed batter Shubman Gill\u2019s first assignment as the captain of the Indian team, following the retirement of Rohit Sharma last month. At 25 years and 258 days, Gill will also become the fifth-youngest cricketer to captain India in Tests.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will be India\u2019s vice-captain on the all-important Test series, which runs from June 20 to August 4. India and England will also play matches at Edgbaston in Birmingham, Lord\u2019s in London, Old Trafford in Manchester and The Oval in London.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Test tour of England will also be right-handed batter Shubman Gill\u2019s first assignment as the captain of the Indian team, following the retirement of Rohit Sharma last month. At 25 years and 258 days, Gill will also become the fifth-youngest cricketer to captain India in Tests.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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