A new era beckons for India in the Test format as the modern-day giants gear up for their first assignment without the prized batting bigwigs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Shubman Gill steps into a new role as India's Test captain, aiming to lead with the bat and mindset as the five-match England series kicks off at Headingley, marking a fresh chapter in Indian cricket.

India's new test captain Shubman Gill will drop down one spot in the order to take Virat Kohli's old position at number four, vice skipper Rishabh Pant said on Wednesday ahead of their series opener against England.