Former England Captain Nasser Hussain praised Shubman Gill’s praise after the Indian captain’s composed and authoritative hundred on the day of the first test against England in Headingley, Leeds. Gill undefeated 127 put India in a commanding position in the opening match of Anderson’s trophy and described the beginning of production in his captain’s holding.
Centuries from SHUBMAN GILL AND YASHVI JAISWAL driven India on the dominant 359 for 3 on the stump On the day of the first test against England in Leeds on Friday. Jaiswal struck his fifth test hundreds just before a break of tea and reached a milestone in 144 balls with 16 borders and six.
For the first time in the test cricket, Gill, the head of India, brought at the last meeting of the unforgettable century and ended up undefeated at 127 to visit the commanding day.
Hussain, talking to Sky Sports, said Gill’s maturity has grown significantly since the captain of Gujarat Titans in the IPL, remarking how the dough white ball background helped shape his attacking instincts without jeopardizing his technique.
“They are brought up on many crickets of white balls and come out of IPL, so they know how to hit the boundaries. But they got balanced correctly; they hit bad balls abroad,” Hussain said.
“A great day for India. The message would be again again.
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Patting on No. 4-place historically occupied by legends such as Sachin Tendulkar and Virt Kohli-Gill absorbed pressure and counterattack in the trademark fashion. It was his first testing century in hay countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia) and became only the fourth Indian after Vijay Hazare, Sunil Gavascar and Kohli to win the Captain’s debut.
Gill arrived at the fold in the second meeting and did not waste time to settle. View his elegant timing and strong work on his feet, he went to England from the beginning. A 25 -year -old man especially liked Brydon Carse and Josh’s language and constantly punished anything remotely free. His intention was supported by accuracy, allowing him to dictate the deadlines on the flat header.
Gill collaborated with Yashasvi Jaiswal and created a decisive 129-run stand for the third goal. Ben Stokes was released at the beginning of the third meeting. With India, in the case of potential turnover Gill, shifts anchored a mixture of caution and controlled aggression.
He reached his century outside of 140 supplies off the border outside the tongue, and the changing rooms bowed to the celebration as applause was applauded around the ground.
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Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
June 21, 2025
Tune
