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…
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 burst into an animated celebration after Mohammed Siraj dismissed Joe Root during a crucial phase of the match. The Indian Test captain charged toward Siraj, pointing at him in a way that clearly signaled their well-executed plan had worked perfectly. But the joy was short-lived. Root immediately reviewed the decision, and…
India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak (Pic credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Leeds: India may have ended Day Two of the first Test at Headingley with the upper hand, but England’s spirited resistance, led by Ollie Pope’s unbeaten hundred, ensured that the contest remained finely poised.Scorecard: India vs England 1st Test Day 2At stumps, England were…
Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has lauded Rishabh Pant’s unique and fearless shot-making, specifically highlighting the left-hander’s distinctive falling paddle sweep during his blistering 134 off 178 balls in the first Test at Headingley. Tendulkar called the stroke not an accident, but a product of sharp…
Shubman Gill (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: A baggy blue cap on his head, hands on his teammates’ shoulders, and a few charged-up words to fire up his squad — it was a familiar huddle for Shubman Gill, but this one held extra weight. At the boundary ropes of Headingley Stadium in Leeds, Gill addressed his…
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…
India’s Rishabh Pant, right, celebrates with batting partner Shubman Gill after scoring a century.(AP Photo) In a match already filled with milestones and masterstrokes, it was the stump mic banter between India captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain Rishabh Pant that added a touch of light-hearted brilliance to India’s dominant second day at Headingley.LIVE: India vs…
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…