The stage was set in Edgbaston, Birmingham India faced England in the second Test of their 2025 tour, EnglandFirst field option, as seen India Posted a commanding 310/5 in stumps on day 1, thanks to his young captain for a sublime century, Shubman GillStarting from July 2, 2025, the match not only marked a significant moment in the series, but Gill saw his name as captain in the second consecutive century in his first two tests with legends along with legends.
Shubman Chill’s leader brilliant talent on day 1 in the Edgebaston Test
Gill’s knock in Birmingham was a masterclass in composer and strokeplay. Gill went out with the weight of expectations, exiting a century in his debut test as captain in Leeds and gave an unbeaten 114*. His innings was marked by the ability to crisp, confident footwork and pressure absorbed – reminiscent of some of India’s best leaders. With this hundred, Gill became the only fourth Indian batsman to score several centuries in his first two tests as captain, an achievement that highlights both his talent and nature.
Gill’s achievement reference is even more notable: he joined an aristocratic club of Indian batsmen, who scored in Edgbaston in a century, as well as as well Sachin Tendulkar And Virat KohliConsider the arrival of a new leader ready to take forward Indian cricket in his back-to-back centuries-147 Leeds and 114*-Indian cricket.
4 Indian batsmen with several centuries in the first two tests as captain
Only four Indian batsmen have managed the rare achievement of scoring several centuries in their first two tests as captains:
1. Virat Kohli:
Kohli set during benchmark 2014-15 Border-Gavaskar TrophyScoring for centuries in each of his first three Test innings as captain. His knock of 115 and 141 in Adelaide, after another century, demonstrated his aggressive intentions and the ability to lead from the front. Kohli’s captaincy era was defined by his vast run-scoring-he was the most collected by any Indian captain, as captains on 20 test centuries, and his hunger for big scores often inspired his team to historic victory.
2. Sunil Gavaskar:
The legendary opener, known for his technical talent and steely resolution, scored two centuries in his first two matches as a captain. Gavaskar’s leadership was built on stability and calm in pressure, and his early centuries set a tone for a captaincy tenure that would become one of the greatest batsmen in India.
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3. Vijay Hazare:
One of the pioneers of Indian cricket, Hazare achieved this feat against England in 1951, with 164* in Delhi and 155 in Mumbai. His centuries came at a time when Indian cricket was still looking for his feet on the international stage, and the captain as Hazare’s performance gave inspiration for the coming generations.
4. Shubman Gill:
Gill has joined this magnificent group by scoring 147 in Leeds and an unbeaten 114 in Birmingham. His spontaneous transition in the role of captaincy, marked by back-to-back centuries, suggests a bright future for both himself and Indian cricket.
These milestones are not only statistical achievements, but are intention statements – when the leadership and batting talent changes to shape the course of Indian cricket.
