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Updated 25 June 2025 at 14:13 IST

Shubman Gill or KL Rahul - Who is Team India Captain? Viral Video Shows DC Star Calling The Shots During Headingley Test | WATCH VIDEO

England vs India: Following India's five-wicket loss against England, captain Shubman Gill is facing heavy criticism.

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Shubman Gill (L), KL Rahul (R)
Shubman Gill (L), KL Rahul (R) | Image: @SonySportsNetwk Screengrab

England vs India: India's newly-appointed captain Shubman Gill faced the ire after the five-wicket loss at Headingley on Tuesday. While Gill kept facing the heat on social space, a clip surfaced which shows KL Rahul calling the shots on Day 5 at Headingley. The clip shows how Rahul was getting the field right during the change of overs. Rahul was making the adjustments while Joe Root was taking guard. 

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The clip has gone viral since it appeared on the social feed. So, who is in charge of the Indian team is the question? Is Gill an on-paper captain like most have been commenting on social media? Here is the viral clip where you can see Rahul calling the shots on Day 5 at Leeds. 

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"We had our chances, we dropped catches and our lower-order didn't contribute enough, but proud of the team and overall a good effort. Yesterday we were thinking we were going to get around 430 and declare. Unfortunately our last 6 wickets scored only around 20-25 runs which is never a good sign," Gill said at the post-match presentation. 

What's Next For India? 

Meanwhile, India would now have to put the memories of Headingley behind them and focus on the Edgbaston Test which starts in roughly a week. Gill and Co. would have to find a way to get back in the five-match series. It would be interesting to see if India is ready to make changes for the second Test. 

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As per reports, the Edgbaston strip would have some help for spinners. If that is the case, Kuldeep Yadav could be in with a real chance of playing. 

He has had success against England in the past and has the experience. Will he get a go at Edgbaston? 

Published 25 June 2025 at 14:06 IST