Heading into his first assignment as test captain, Gill was asked Thursday if he'd prefer to win the upcoming five-match series in England or the title in the Indian Premier League.

New captain Shubman Gill says leading India to a series victory over England would definitely be bigger than winning the Indian Premier League.

Newly-appointed captain Shubman Gill stressed the importance of Test cricket, adding that his job will be to create a secure and positive dressing room. Gill remained guarded, not willing to reveal the team's combination on the eve of the first Test at Headingley,