Chankesh Rao

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Shubman Gill creates an unforgettable day. It is his debut match as the Indian Test captain, and as he steps onto the pitch at Headingley, he showcases the elegance and confidence of a player destined for this role. He scores a remarkable century, the second for India on the first day, which will be remembered in the annals of cricket history. By the end of day one, he has propelled India to 359-3, with Yashasvi Jaiswal's impressive century being another significant highlight.

1 week ago | dnaindia.com | Chankesh Rao

In his first innings as captain, Shubman Gill showcased an outstanding performance at Headingley, achieving a brilliant century. Despite the significant pressure stemming from a low average of just 14.66 in England, the 25-year-old exhibited remarkable resilience and composure, allowing his skills to shine as he reached the prestigious triple-figure milestone.

1 week ago | dnaindia.com | Chankesh Rao

Rishabh Pant wasted no time diving into the action on the first day of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds on Friday (June 20), making his intentions clear with just the second ball of the innings. Pant came to bat in the third session following Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal, with the Indian team in a strong position. After facing a dot ball to begin his innings, the Indian vice-captain charged down the pitch and struck a boundary off England's captain Stokes.

1 week ago | dnaindia.com | Chankesh Rao

Yashasvi Jaiswal achieved a remarkable century against England during the first Test at Headingley. The young talent has demonstrated his capabilities, playing exceptionally well and securing his fifth Test century. With this achievement, Jaiswal has become the third youngest Indian cricketer to score a century in both Australia and England. In the previous Border-Gavaskar Trophy, he delivered an impressive performance with 161 runs in Perth.

1 week ago | dnaindia.com | Chankesh Rao

England won the toss and elected to have India bat first as the titans of Test cricket commenced their five-match series at Headingley on Thursday. The two teams find themselves at markedly different stages in their respective journeys. The atmosphere in Leeds was electric ahead of the series opener, with enthusiastic Indian supporters eager to see how their team performs in the absence of three recently retired stalwarts: Ravichandran Ashwin, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma.