1st Test: Gill’s captaincy debut mirrors Kohli’s as India take control on Day 1

Shubman Gill’s captaincy debut shone brightly as India dominated Day 1 against England, reaching 359/3. Gill’s unbeaten 127 led the charge, supported by Yashasvi Jaiswal’s century and Rishabh Pant’s aggressive 65*. Despite Sai Sudharsan’s debut duck, India’s strong batting performance, especially the Gill-Jaiswal partnership, put them in a commanding position, marking their highest Day 1 score in England.