Include yashasvi jaiswal

World Test Championship: Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes Shubman Gill has the opportunity to cultivate a strong collective culture as the captain of the Test team, which is all set to step into a new era through the five-match Test tour of England, starting on June 20.

Under the leadership of Gill, the Test series in England will be India’s first assignment in the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle. “Form a leadership group—bring 4–5 players together and build a core. Include Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj. Create a pack of wolves. These are the guys who’ll be with you today, in six months, and five years down the line.”

“With a young team, it's important that the captain grows with the group. Seniors and juniors often have different routines and circles—but with this new-look team, you have a chance to build a collective culture. It’s a rare opportunity to create a bond and a story that the entire nation will be proud of,” said Chopra on JioHotstar.