Shubman Gill becomes 37th Test Captain for India - Check Out Full List of India Test Captains and their Records

India has ushered in a new era in Test cricket with the appointment of Shubman Gill as the 37th captain of the national team.

At 25 years and 258 days, Gill becomes the fifth-youngest cricketer to captain India in Tests, following the retirements of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the format.

Gill's elevation to captaincy comes ahead of the five-match Test series against England, commencing on June 20, 2025. This series marks the beginning of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been named vice-captain, signaling a shift towards a younger leadership core.

The selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, emphasized Gill's consistent performances and leadership qualities as key factors in their decision. Gill has previously captained India in T20Is and led the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League, showcasing his leadership capabilities .

A Legacy of Leadership

India's Test captaincy has a rich history, beginning with C.K. Nayudu in 1932. Over the decades, several captains have left indelible marks:

Sunil Gavaskar: Led India in 47 Tests, with a focus on building a resilient batting lineup.

Kapil Dev: Known for his aggressive approach, he captained India to its first overseas Test series win in England in 1986.

Mohammad Azharuddin: Held the captaincy in 47 Tests, achieving 14 wins and 14 losses.

Sourav Ganguly: Revitalized Indian cricket in the early 2000s, leading India to notable overseas victories.

MS Dhoni: Under his leadership, India achieved the No.1 Test ranking and won the 2011 World Cup.

Virat Kohli: India's most successful Test captain, with 40 wins in 68 matches, known for his emphasis on fitness and aggressive cricket.

India Test Captains and their Captaincy Records

Player	Span	Matches	Won	Lost	Tied	Draw	Win Percentage
CK Nayudu	1932-1934	4	0	3	0	1	-
Vizianagram	1936-1936	3	0	2	0	1	-
Nawab of Pataudi	1946-1946	3	0	1	0	2	-
L Amarnath	1947-1952	15	2	6	0	7	13.33
VS Hazare	1951-1953	14	1	5	0	8	7.14
MH Mankad	1955-1959	6	0	1	0	5	-
Ghulam Ahmed	1955-1959	3	0	2	0	1	-
PR Umrigar	1955-1958	8	2	2	0	4	25.00
HR Adhikari	1959-1959	1	0	0	0	1	-
DK Gaekwad	1959-1959	4	0	4	0	0	-
P Roy	1959-1959	1	0	1	0	0	-
GS Ramchand	1959-1960	5	1	2	0	2	20.00
NJ Contractor	1960-1962	12	2	2	0	8	16.66
MAK Pataudi	1962-1975	40	9	19	0	12	22.50
CG Borde	1967-1967	1	0	1	0	0	-
AL Wadekar	1971-1974	16	4	4	0	8	25.00
S Venkataraghavan	1974-1979	5	0	2	0	3	-
BS Bedi	1976-1978	22	6	11	0	5	27.27
SM Gavaskar	1976-1985	47	9	8	0	30	19.14
GR Viswanath	1980-1980	2	0	1	0	1	-
N Kapil Dev	1983-1987	34	4	7	1	22	11.76
DB Vengsarkar	1987-1989	10	2	5	0	3	20.00
RJ Shastri	1988-1988	1	1	0	0	0	100.00
K Srikkanth	1989-1989	4	0	0	0	4	-
M Azharuddin	1990-1999	47	14	14	0	19	29.78
SR Tendulkar	1996-2000	25	4	9	0	12	16.00
SC Ganguly	2000-2005	49	21	13	0	15	42.85
R Dravid	2003-2007	25	8	6	0	11	32.00
V Sehwag	2005-2012	4	2	1	0	1	50.00
A Kumble	2007-2008	14	3	5	0	6	21.42
MS Dhoni	2008-2014	60	27	18	0	15	45.00
V Kohli	2014-2022	68	40	17	0	11	58.82
AM Rahane	2017-2021	6	4	0	0	2	66.66
KL Rahul	2022-2022	3	2	1	0	0	66.66
RG Sharma	2022-2024	24	12	9	0	3	50.00
JJ Bumrah	2022-2025	3	1	2	0	0	33.33
Shubman Gill	2025–Present	–	–	–	–	–	–