IND vs Eng: Shubman Gill Test receives several milestones on captain debut – in numbers. Cricket news

New Delhi: India’s new Test Captain Shubman Gill on Friday made a memorable start under the leadership of his red ball after seeing several milestones during the first day of the first Test against England in Hadingley, Leeds.Live Score: India vs England, 1 Test Day 1The 25-year-old Gill broke his fastest test half-century, reaching the scar in just 56 balls with eight crisp borders. This was his eighth test fifty and his highest score in England was coming in his fourth Test presence in the country.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!In this process, Gill also became the ninth Indian player, who was to score fifty in his first innings as a Test captain, and the youngest to do so in 25 years and 285 days. He brought a landmark with a stylish four from England’s Pacer Josh Tongs, anchoring India’s innings with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal after KL Rahul’s dismissal.

The outing not only underlined the look of Gill, but also his readiness to lead India through an important transitional phase after retirement of legends Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin.Earlier, England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and opted for bowling, putting India in a bright, hot day. Speaking in the toss, Gill said, “It must have been bowled before. The first session may be a bit difficult but it should be better for batting.”

India made two important inclusion: Sai Reformson, who made his debut at number 3, and Karun Nair, returning to the test after more than eight years.With this performance, Gill has not only given India a strong start, but has also stamped his presence as a calm, confident leader, starting a new era in Indian Test cricket.