Shubman Gill Launched a captaincy to remember, slammed a luxurious centenary on the first day of the first test England And India Headingly, in Leeds. For the first time in the whites, the 24-year-old got up with a knock on the occasion of the 24-year-old right hand, which was polished as polish because it was powerful-conquering hearts and calming the doubt.
His innings, grace, grit, and marked by a flash of fire, displayed the maturity of an experienced leader and a young cricketer’s hunger to leave his mark on one of the most difficult stages in world cricket.
Shubman Gill slammed a brilliant century
It came on the second ball of the 75th over. England Josh tongue Pitching out a outside, and Gill did not remember a green. With ancient times and poetry, he bent into the half-vauli and run it through a cover-point for a limit-the kind of shot test match elegance. As soon as the ball reached the fence, Gill erupted in the festival.
Helmet closed, waving arms, and a loud “come” bursting from her lips-it was a release of paint-up passion and ambition. He then hugged Rishabh Pants at the end of a non-strayer and turned to accept Indian fans, widened weapons, soaked in applause. At that moment, the Gill Yuga actually began.
Flosive Flowless with first ball
Gill’s knock was made on composer and class. The moment he went away, he looked completely under control – with confidence, he sent anything loose. He easily rotated and capitalized on every scoring occasion. Whether he is punching the back leg or driving upwards, Gill saw the batting in a day, who tested others.
His partnership with Yashsvi JaiswalThose who scored a century, placed a strong platform for India. But this was the most stood out of the spirit of Gill’s authority, his calm decisions and the way he put the innings together.
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Fans celebrate the arrival of a new leader
As soon as Gill arrived on a milestone, the social media platform exploded with praise. From former cricketers to emotional fans, all accepted the importance of their hundred-only in the context of the run, but also set tone for India’s campaign in this high-day chain. The captaincy of India in a Test match is not an easy task, especially in English conditions, but Gill did as if he was born for the role.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Hundred from skipper!
The first match of Test Captain and Shubman Gill scored a sublime century!
His 6th tonne in Test cricket
Update ▶ ️ https://t.co/cuzaenbkyu#Teamindia , #ENGVIND , @Shubmangill pic.twitter.com/cvte7wk2g0
– BCCI (@Bcci) June 20, 2025
Some things are clearly written in stars Act congratulations @Shubmangill As a Test Captain, in your first foreign century, you clearly understand what it is a serious responsibility and you have allowed your bat to talk all 🤫 is well done 🤛🏻 and here is many more! #INDVSENG
– Yuvraj Singh (@Yuvstrong12) June 20, 2025
This is the way to bat .. Start to try and bat for any youth @Shubmangill , #ENGVSIND ..Es a perfect 💯
– Michael Von (@Michaelvaughan) June 20, 2025
The first time saves a century like captain and a true leader in tests!
Proud of you @Shubmangill Quiet, composition and square are different. This is just the beginning, captain 🫡🇮🇳💯 pic.twitter.com/oJixnucyhs– Siddharth Kaul (@IAMSIDKAUL) June 20, 2025
New skipper, new chain, what is a way to start! A very important hundred of Gill’s career. Well played captain @Shubmangill #ENGVIND pic.twitter.com/hshdslvl1e
– Wasim Jafar (@Wasimjifer 14) June 20, 2025
A treatment for the eyes!
Ton this. in style.#WHISTLEPODU #ENGVIND
📸: bcci pic.twitter.com/xzpp9cq4cy– Chennai Super Kings (@chennaiipl) June 20, 2025
Shubman Gill You Beauty 🤩
Starts your test captaincy career with an extraordinary 💯👏👏
A new ear has started.#Shubmangill #INDVENG pic.twitter.com/cou9vfw3bu– Vinay Kumar R (@vinay_kumar_R) June 20, 2025
Leading from front @Shubmangill #ENGVIND #Teamindia pic.twitter.com/wvcrmjmfqk
– Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcrick) June 20, 2025
A new chapter begins #Teamindia In Test cricket, led by @Shubmangill And @Rishabhpant17Two excellent talents for the country, two persons who have excelled. The nation has great faith in them. Happy a strong and successful series to him and the team. #INDVSENG pic.twitter.com/6CACG3M0TF
– Dr. Sanjeev Goenka (@drsanjivgoenka) June 20, 2025
First game as captain 🤝 First Overseas Century 🇮🇳
The new era started well. pic.twitter.com/4blver8x0e
– Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) June 20, 2025
Gill also, rubbing salt in stokes coin. Hopefully, Icelandic salt.
– Iceland Cricket June 20, 2025
Such a perfect ton @Shubmangill In his first test as captain. Came to bat in a difficult situation, but has shown great qualification and strong attitude to take the team out of trouble, from where India can call shots
– Cricketer (@cricketwallah) June 20, 2025
First hundred 👏🔥 as captain for Shubman Gill#Shubmangill #ENGVIND pic.twitter.com/kr5msaw1an
– CRICKETIMES.COM (@crickettimeshq) June 20, 2025
Infection at number 4 is here. This century of Gill has been fluent, controlled, stylish and has carried forward an air of imperative.
– Harsha Bhogal (@Bhogleharsha) June 20, 2025
,@Shubmangill Congratulations on Captain debut and official century #INDVSENG https://t.co/g3dshwre9c
– Amb TS Tirumurti (@ambttytirumurti) June 20, 2025
Well done, captain! @Shubmangill A century score in his first test as captain.
Together @ybj_19And his excellent centenary, he has placed India in a strong position in 1 day.
– Vikram Chandra (@vikramchandra) June 20, 2025
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