Newly appointed India National Cricket Team Test Captain Shubman Gill announced his arrival as captain with an incredible knock in the series opener against the England National cricket team.
Shubman Gill broke a sensational century in his first innings as a Test captain and joined the choice of Vijay Hazare, Sunil Gavaskar and Virat Kohli in a mythological list.
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‘Prince’ Shubman Gill rewrite record books on his captain debut
Gill was asked by the Control Board to do a hard work by the Control Board for cricket in India (BCCI), when he was named as Rohit Sharma’s successor.
Not only this, an additional responsibility fell on his shoulders when the team management decided to push him to a place in batting order to change Virat Kohli at number 4.
And to make things even more difficult, Gill’s first term is in England as a Test skipper, where India has not won a series since 2007, and the batsman himself set a bad record on English soil.
Despite all these things, Gill did not see any kind of pressure on going out to bat. He was seen focusing a lot from the beginning and batted with great intentions.
Gill used the platform set by the Centurion Yashsvi Jaiswal the most and played a wonderful innings, harassing the English bowlers. He reached his half -century milestone off just 56 balls, showing positive intentions.
After that, Gill became a little cautious, but he ensured that he reached the three-acknow mark and completed his century off 140 balls with four. He removed his helmet and roared aggressively before pulling his trademark festival.
Fans react to Shubman Gill’s excellent ton
After a ton of Gill, fans on X appreciated the prince of Indian cricket and said that he was ready to take from King Virat Kohli.
What is a statement on Captain Debut. In England, 88 runs in the last 6 innings, captain pressure and he saves a great ton.
– Arfan (@im__arfan) June 20, 2025
Indian Test Captain – Shubman Gill brings his Andin fine style and control. very nice @Shubmangill #ENGVSIND Patience and determination in your best form.
– Anjum Chopra (@Chopraanjum) June 20, 2025
Hundred on Test Captain Debut for Shubman Gill. The prince follow the king’s footsteps.#Crickettwitter
– Sudarshan R (@rsudharshan95) June 20, 2025
What shot to reach that milestone. This is a big. 100 at the beginning of his captaincy, well done #Shubmangill
– Somya Kapoor (@iamsom_15) 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
Captain debut on debut with 73 strike rates in England
Mythological goods from Shubman Gill and a slap on all their suspicion’s face @Shubmangill– Sushant Mehta (@sushantnmehta) June 20, 2025
First, perhaps many, hundreds of tests for Cenana Captain Gill. He is just talking!#INDVSENG #Leedstest
– Vikrant Gupta (@Vikrantgupta 73) 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
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
The king rests. The prince comes!#INDVSENG
– __ice_n_fire__ (@bharathparasu) June 20, 2025
Rajkumar is on his way to become king. A luxurious hundred by Captain Shubman Gill. #INDVSENG #INDVSENGTEST #ENGVSIND #Leedstest pic.twitter.com/cahfrw6ryb
– Raman (@Ramanprasad 72) June 20, 2025
‘Prince’ Shubman Gill rewrite record books on his captain debut
Gill achieved several large tricks after hitting tons. He became the 33rd player to score a hundred score on Test Captain Debut and fifth Indian. Apart from this, he is only the fourth Indian after Vijay Hazare, Sunil Gavaskar and Virat Kohli, who hit a hundred in the first innings as a Test skipper.
Indian to hit a ton on Test Captain Debut:
Vijay Hazare (164* V Ing, 1951)
Sunil Gavaskar (116 V NZ, 1976)
Dilip Vengsarkar (102 Vay, 1987)
Virat Kohli (115 and 141 V Aus, 2015)
Shubman Gill (103* V Ing, 2025)
Indians as a Test captain to score a hundred in their first innings:
Vijay Hazare – 164* vs Ang, Delhi, 1951
Sunil Gavaskar – 116 vs. NZ, Auckland, 1976
Virat Kohli – 115 and 141 vs. AUS, Adelaide, 2014
Shubman Gill – 103* vs Ang, Leeds, 2025
Indian to score the century while batting for the first time at number 4:
Sunil Gavaskar
Rahul Dravid
Virat Kohli
Shubman Gill
Indian captain to score Test Century in England:
1967 – Mak Pasudi in Leeds
1990 – M Azharuddin in Lord’s
1990 – M Azharuddin in Manchester
2002 – Sourav Ganguly in Leeds
2018 – Virat Kohli in Birmingham
2018 – Virat Kohli in Nottingham
2025 – Shubman Gill in Leeds
The youngest captain to score a Test century in England in Tests:
22Y 173D – Graeme Smith (SA) vs Ang, Birmingham, 2003
24y 44D – Javed Barki (Pak) vs Ang, Lords, 1962
25y 285d – Shubman Gill (IND) vs Eng, Leeds, 2025
25y 324D – Billy Murdoch (AUS) vs Eng, The Oval, 1880
