After Shubman Gill was named India Test captain for Test series against England, cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra said, "Gill's overseas numbers are around 25, and that's not very healthy as a batter...let alone as the captain." "If it were ODIs, we would've said absolutely fine. Gill is the heir apparent," Aakash added. Notably, Rishabh Pant was named vice-captain of the team.