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The Day 1 of the Engine–India Headingley Test Saw A Dominant Performance from A New-Look Indian Side, Led by Shubman gill. Their strong showing, included Centuries from Gill and Yashasvi jaiswalprompt an hilarious exchange between cricketing legends Sachin Tendulkar and Surav gangulywith ganguly making a bold prediction for day 2.
India’s Strong Start Against England in the Headingley Test
Gill, at Just 25 Years and 285 Days, Etched His Name in History by Becoming the Fifth Indian, after Vijay hazare, sunil gavaskar, dilip vengsarkar and Virat Kohlito score at Century in His Maiden Innings as Test Captain. His unbeaten 127 off 175 balls was a will to his burgeoning authority and compur under press, especially given the intense ballot following his cottointment as india’s 37th test captain. This Knock, His Sixth Test Century Overall and Third Against England, also Marked His First Test Hundred Outside of Asia, Silencing Critics who questioned his Overseas Batting Record. Gill’s Partnership with Jaiswal, Adding 129 Runs for the Third Wicket, Rescued India from a brief Wobble at 92/2 and set the tone for their dominant Display. He also surpassed 2,000 Test Runing His Innings, Further Solidifying His place in the team.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Brilliant 101 off 159 balls was his fifth test Century and Third Against England. What Makes this Century Particularly Remarks is that jaiswal Became the First Visting Batter in the History of Test Cricket to Score Centuries in His Maiden Test in Both England and Australia. HAVING ALREADY SCORED 161 In His First Test in Australia (Perth) During the BOrder-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25his headingley tone underscores his exceptional talent and adaptability. Despite Battling Cramps in Both Hands, Jaiswal Displayed remakeable Resilience and Aggressive Intent, dismantling the English Attack.
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Sachin Tendulkar Thrulledi by India’s Edge as Surav Ganguly Makes Big Day 2 Call
This Batting Display Brught Back Memories for Tentulkar, Who Took to X (Formly Twitter) to compare it to India’s Memorable 2002 Headingley Test Victory, where he, ganguly and Rahul Dravid All Scored Centuries. Tendulkar posed the question, “Who will be the third centurion this time?, ”
A Solid Foundation Laid by @Klhahu and @ybj_19 Enabled India to have a good day. Congratulations to yashasvi and @Shubmangill For their Brilliant Centuries. @Rishabhpant17‘s contribution was equally important for the team.
India’s Batting Today Reminded Me of the Headingley…
– Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 20, 2025
Responding to tendulkar’s post, ganguly made a bold prediction, suggesting there Could be ‘4,’ Centurions this Time. He specificly named Rishabh pantwho is just 35 runs short of his century, and Karun nairWho is slap to bat at number six.
Hi field .. this time it could be 4 .. on this good surface .. pant and may be karun .. the surface on day 1 in 2002 .. was a bit different then this ..
– Surav Ganguly (@sganguly99) June 20, 2025
This match will mark a significant comeback for karun, who is playing his first test since March 2017, ending a long was of over Eight years. His Last Test Appearance was Against Australia in Dharamsala in March 2017. On the bowling front for England, Ben Stokes was the most successful, picking up 2 wickets for 43 runs in 13 Overs, Both Jaiswal and Debutant Sai Sudharsan. Brydon Cars Claimed the Wickket of Kl Rahul.
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