India are set to take on England in the upcoming Test series, starting on June 20 in Leeds. With veterans Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin having retired from the format, the squad will feature several fresh faces. Shubman Gill will lead the side, with Rishabh Pant named vice-captain.
"I think (Sai) Sudarshan and (Yashasvi) Jaiswal will open the batting (in England) as Sudarshan just looks like a class player to me and technically I think he could do well at Test level," Ponting said.
Shubman Gill Might End Up Being That No. 4 Player - Ricky Ponting
There’s still uncertainty about where Shubman Gill bats in the lineup. He has played as an opener or at No. 3 in his 32 Test matches so far. However, Ponting said that moving Shubman Gill down to No. 4 could ease the pressure of facing the new ball early.
"Not having to be opening or batting at No.3 as a young captain might make it easier. Their top five will probably be Sudarshan, Jaiswal, KL, Gill and Karun Nair for the start of the England series."
Sai Sudharsan to Make His Debut for Team India in Tests?
Sai Sudharsan had a standout IPL 2025 season, winning the Orange Cap. The left-handed batter scored 759 runs in 15 matches at an impressive average of 54.21 and a strike rate of 156.17, including one century and six half-centuries.
While Sudharsan’s Gujarat Titans performed well in IPL 2025, their campaign ended in the Eliminator with a loss to Mumbai Indians (MI).
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