Shubman Gill Scores Century on India Captaincy Debut at Headingley

Shubman Gill made a remarkable debut as India's Test captain by scoring a commanding century on the opening day of the first Test against England at Headingley, Leeds. His innings of 127 not out, marked by composure and elegance, helped India reach 359-3 and demonstrated his maturity as a leader, while his partnership with Rishabh Pant further consolidated India's position. Alongside opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who also scored a century, Gill showcased the strength of India's new batting lineup following the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Gill became the youngest Indian captain to score a half-century on his debut and joined an elite group of Indian captains to score a century at Leeds, with this being his first century in SENA conditions and on English soil. England struggled to exploit the pitch conditions despite winning the toss, with Ben Stokes being the pick of the bowlers but overall the team performed below expectations. Gill's innings not only bolstered India's stance in the match but also signaled the beginning of a new era of leadership and batting prowess for India.