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Varun Aaron praised Shubman Gill’s leadership after India’s historic win over England, calling it a milestone moment. He said Gill showed India can succeed without Jasprit Bumrah and highlighted the captain’s maturity and trust in players like Siraj and Krishna.

Shubman Gill expressed pride after securing his first Test win as captain, as India beat England in Birmingham—where they had never won before. He praised the team’s composure after the first Test loss and lauded the fast bowlers’ performance.

Shubman Gill's majestic 161, following his first-innings 269, and a fiery new-ball spell by Akash Deep and Siraj put India in firm control against England on day four at Edgbaston

India captain Shubman Gill credited his Edgbaston double century to staying relaxed, batting deep, and returning to basics. Reflecting on format challenges, Gill said switching from T20 to Tests was tough. Experts praised his discipline and adaptability under pressure.

Shubman Gill’s stunning 269 put India in command with a 510-run lead as Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj reduced England to 77/3 at stumps on day two at Edgbaston

Jonathan Trott praised Shubman Gill’s proactive game plan and leadership, calling him world-class. Varun Aaron lauded Jadeja’s intent and strike rotation, while Trott also noted Jaiswal’s growing maturity in England. Experts credited India’s batting approach for its tactical depth.

India adopted a measured approach with the bat after picking three all-rounders in the playing eleven at the cost of specialist bowling resources, raising plenty of questions

JioHotstar recorded 89.1 million viewers and 13.7 billion watch-time minutes during the India-England Headingley Test, marking a record-breaking start to the WTC 2025–27 cycle and Shubman Gill’s era

Haddin says that the distinguishing feature among all the great cricket teams across different eras as good fielding

K L Rahul remained unbeaten on 47 as India reached 90/2 at stumps, leading by 96. Jasprit Bumrah’s five-wicket haul and sloppy Indian fielding defined a mixed day in Leeds

Sachin Tendulkar lauded Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill for smart mind games during their 209-run stand. Pant’s calculated shots and Hindi chatter with Gill helped disrupt England’s bowling rhythm

Sourav Ganguly lauded Shubman Gill’s footwork and technique in England, saying the young skipper could score heavily abroad. He also praised Jaiswal and Pant while stressing smart use of Bumrah

Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal hit centuries as India dominated Day One of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, posting 359/3 against England at Headingley, with Rishabh Pant also scoring 65*

Mohammad Azharuddin's iconic 121 against England at Lord's in 1990 remains one of his top career knocks, showcasing elegance under pressure, and he later fulfilled his father’s dream of a century there

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin shares his thoughts on Shubman Gill leading India in England, discussing the strengths of the Indian bowling attack and giving advice to batters for success

Gary Kirsten and Matthew Hayden praised Shubman Gill’s leadership ahead of the Test series in England. Kirsten called him smart and diligent, while Hayden noted his potential and cautioned against comparisons with Virat Kohli, India’s most successful Test captain.

Harshit Rana has been added to India’s squad for the first Test against England at Leeds. The five-match series begins June 20, 2025, with Rana joining from the India A setup

A new era begins in Indian cricket as the newly-appointed Shubman Gill leads the team on the tour to England, featuring five Test matches

Bangar says Gill coming in at No. 3 would send a positive message to the entire team

The announcement was made by BCCI selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar in Mumbai on Saturday. Shubman Gill takes over the captaincy from Rohit Sharma, who recently retired from Test cricket