Shubman Gill (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India were dealt a major blow early on Day 4 of the first Test at Headingley in Leeds, as captain Shubman Gill was dismissed cheaply after his heroic knock in the first innings. Gill, who had scored a sublime 147 to lead India’s charge, was bowled by a stunning…
Jasprit Bumrah (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Being a lone ranger can be a tough job, and Jasprit Bumrah may already be feeling the pinch. Across the world, and across formats, the Indian team has been overly dependent on the 30-year-old. This over-dependence has already led the paceman suffer two serious stress fractures, leading to…
Sanjay Manjrekar, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli Shubman Gill, India’s new Test captain, displayed intense emotions reminiscent of Virat Kohli‘s leadership style during Day 2 of the first Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy match against England at Headingley on June 22, 2025. The 24-year-old captain celebrated animatedly when Mohammed Siraj appeared to dismiss Joe Root, though the decision…
NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill’s Test captaincy debut at Headingley couldn’t have been more impressive on the cricketing front. The 25-year-old led from the front with a career-best 147, anchoring India’s innings in the first Test against England. But while his batting drew praise, it was his socks that had fans – and probably officials –…
Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill delivered a captain’s knock in his very first outing as India’s Test skipper, scoring a magnificent 147 in the first Test against England at Headingley, Leeds. This was his maiden Test century as captain, and it came in a crucial moment as India looked to assert dominance…
Shubman Gill wearing black socks NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill’s sparkling debut as India’s Test captain may have drawn praise for his leadership and batting brilliance, but an unlikely fashion faux pas could land him in trouble with the ICC. Gill, who scored an unbeaten 127 on Day 1 of the opening Test against England at…
Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Team India dominated opening day of the first Test against England at Headingley, finishing at 359/3, with captain Shubman Gill scoring an unbeaten 127 and Rishabh Pant contributing 65 not out, while Yashasvi Jaiswal made 101 and KL Rahul added 42 on Friday. Jaiswal marked his…
Shubman Gill made a superb start to his stint as India’s Test captain in the opening match of the five-Test series against England at Headingley. The 24-year-old scored an unbeaten 127—his sixth Test century, second overseas, and first in SENA countries—steering India to a commanding 359 for 3 on Day 1, alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, who…
India’s captain Shubman Gill hugs to congratulate batting partner Yashasvi Jaiswal, right, on scoring a century during the play on day one of the first cricket test match between England and India at Headingley in Leeds, England, Friday, June 20, 2025, (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) India on Friday enjoyed an ideal start to the five-match series,…
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has admitted he was initially against the appointment of Shubman Gill as India’s Test captain, preferring Jasprit Bumrah instead. However, after Gill’s composed and commanding century on Day 1 of the first Test against England at Headingley, Manjrekar acknowledged the 25-year-old’s remarkable temperament and evolving technique. Bumrah recently confirmed that…