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Shubman gill has delivered a captainte start to remember, slamming a brilliant century on the open day of the first test ben Engine and India At headingley, leeds. Leading the side in Whites for the very First Time, The 24-Year-Old Right-Hander Rose to the Occasion With a Knock that was polished as it was powerful-Instantly Winning Hearts and Silencing Doubters.
His Innings, Marked by Grace, Grit, and A Flash of Fire, Showcased the Maturity of A Seasoned Leader and the Hunger of A Young Cricketer Desperate to Leave His Mark On One of the Toughest Stages in World Cricket.
Shubman Gill Slams A Brilliant Century
It Came on the Second Ball of the 75th Over. England’s Josh Tongue Pitched one up outside off, and Gill Didn’t Miss a Beat. With pristine timing and poise, he leaned into the half-volley and drove it through cover-point for a boundary-the kind of shot that defines test match elegance. As the ball raced to the fense, Gill Erupted in Celebration.
Helmet Off, Arms Waving, and A Loud “Come on” Bursting from his lips-It was a release of pent-up passion and ambition. He then Hugged Rishabh Pant at the Non-Striker’s End and Turned to Acknowledge the Indian Fans, Arms Stretched Wide, Soaking in the Applause. In that instant, The Gill Era Truly Began.
Near-Flawless from the First Ball
Gill’s Knock was built on comprehe and class. From the moment he walked in, he looked in complete control – Judging Lengths with Confidence and Dispatching Anything Loose. He Rotated the Strike With Ease and Capitalized On Every Scoring Opportunity. Whether it was punching off the back foot or driving on the up, Gill Made Batting Look Look Effortless On Day That Tested Others.
His Partnership with Yashasvi jaiswalwho scored a century of his own, ugly a strong platform for india. But it was gill’s sense of authority, His calm decision-Making, and the way he held the innings twether that stood out the most.
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Fans Celebrate The Arrival of A New Leader
As Soon as Gill Reached the Milestone, Social Media Platforms Exploded with Praise. From training Cricketers to Passionate Fans, Everyone Acknowledged the meaning of His Hunged-Not just in Terms of Runs, But in the way it set the tone for India’s Campaign in this High-Stakes Series. Captaining India in A Test Match is No Easy Task, Especially in English Conditions, but gill made it look like he was born for the role.
Here’s How Fans Reacted:
HUDRED FROM THE SKIPPER! 💯
First match as test Captain and Shubman Gill has scored a sublime Century! 👏👏
His 6th your in test cricket 🙌
Updates ▶ ️ https://t.co/cuzaenbkyu#Teamindia | #Engvind | @Shubmangill pic.twitter.com/cvte7wk2g0
– BCCI (@bcci) June 20, 2025
Some Things Clearly Are Written in the stars 🌟 congratulations @Shubmangill On your First Overseas Century as Test Captain 💯 You Clearly Understand What a serious responsibility it is and you’ve let your beat do all the Talking 🤫 Welling Done 🤛🏻 and here’s to many more! #Indvseng
– Yuvraj Singh (@yuvstrong12) June 20, 2025
That’s the way to bat .. Any Youngsters Starting Out to Try and Bat please @Shubmangill .. #Engvind .. a perfect 💯
– Michael Vaughan (@Michaelvaughan) June 20, 2025
Captain in the tests for the First Time and Delivers A Century Like A True Leader! 🔥
PROUD OF YOU @Shubmangill Calm, composed, and class apart. This is just the beginning, skipper 🫡🇮🇳💯 pic.twitter.com/ojixnucyhs– Siddharthh Kaul (@IAMSIDKAUL) June 20, 2025
New Skipper, New Series, What a Way to Start! A very important Hunged of Gill’s Career. Well Played Skipper @Shubmangill 👏🏻 #Engvind pic.twitter.com/hshdslvl1e
– Wasim Jaffer (@Wasimjaffer14) June 20, 2025
A Treat for the Eyes! ✨💯
Your it. In Style. 💥#Whistlepodu #Engvind
📸: BCCI pic.twitter.com/xzpp9cq4cy– Chennai Super Kings (@chennaiipl) June 20, 2025
Shubman Gill You Beauty 🤩
Started his test captain Career with an exceptional 💯👏👏
In New Ear has Started 🇮🇳#Shubmangill #Sowing pic.twitter.com/cou9vfw3bu– Vinay Kumar R (@vinay_kumar_r) June 20, 2025
Leading from the front 💪🏻 @Shubmangill #Engvind #Teamindia pic.twitter.com/wvcrmjmfqk
– Mayank agarwal (@mayankccket) June 20, 2025
In New Chapter Begins for #Teamindia In test cricket, led by @Shubmangill and @Rishabhpant17. Two outstanding talents for the country, Two individuals who have excellent. The nation has great factor in them. Wishing them and the team a strong and successful series. #Indvseng pic.twitter.com/6cacg3m0tf
– Dr. Sanjiv Goenka (@Drsanjivgoenka) June 20, 2025
First game as captain 🤝 First Overseas Century 🇮🇳
New Era Started Well 👍 pic.twitter.com/4blver8x0e
– Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) June 20, 2025
Gill too, Rubbing Salt Into Stokes’ Coin Toss Wounds. Hopefully, Icelandic Salt.
– Iceland Cricket (@icelandCcket) June 20, 2025
Such a classy tone by @Shubmangill In His First Test AS Captain. Came in to be a tricky situation, but has shown great aptitude and strong attitude to take the team out of disorder into position from where india can call the sho
– Cricketwallah (@CRicketwallah) June 20, 2025
First Hundred as Captain for Shubman Gill 👏🔥#Shubmangill #Engvind pic.twitter.com/kr5msaw1an
– Crickettimes.com (@crickettimeshq) June 20, 2025
The transition at no 4 is here. This Century from Gill has been fluent, controlled, stylison and has carried an air of inevitability to it.
– Harsha Bhogle (@Bhogleharsha) June 20, 2025
.@Shubmangill Congrats on Brilliant and Authoritative Century on Captaincy debut 👏👏 in #Indvseng https://t.co/g3dshwre9c
– amb ts tirumurti (@ambsturumurti) June 20, 2025
Well done, Captain! @Shubmangill CENTURY IN HIS FIRST TES Captain.
Along with @ybj_19and his excellent century, he has put india in a rather strong position on day 1.
– Vikram Chandra (@vikramchandra) June 20, 2025
