Friday, July 03
Shubman Gill's unbeaten century, complemented by Yashasvi Jaiswal's ton, propelled India to a dominant position on Day 1 of the opening Test against England at Headingley. India finished at 359 for 3 after being put into bat, with Rishabh Pant adding late fireworks. Stuart Broad criticized England's bowling tactics, suggesting adjustments to their field settings and lengths.
Najmul Hossain Shanto achieved a historic feat, becoming Bangladesh's first Test captain to score centuries in both innings against Sri Lanka at Galle. Shanto's scores of 148 and an unbeaten 125 led Bangladesh to declare at 285/6, setting Sri Lanka a challenging target. He surpassed Mushfiqur Rahim's record for most runs in a Test by a Bangladesh captain.
India dominated day one of the first Test against England, concluding at 359/3. Shubman Gill led with an unbeaten 127, supported by Yashasvi Jaiswal's century and Rishabh Pant's aggressive 65. Pant even advised caution to Gill, captured by the stump mic. This strong start marks a promising beginning for India in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, showcasing their batting prowess.
Shubman Gill, facing initial skepticism as India's Test captain, silenced critics with a remarkable unbeaten century on the first day of the Leeds Test. Alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal's century, Gill propelled India to a strong position of 359 for 3 at stumps. Gill's achievement places him among Indian legends who scored centuries in their first Test as captain.
India dominated Day 1 of the first Test against England at Headingley, Leeds, reaching 359/3. Shubman Gill's unbeaten 127 and Rishabh Pant's 65 put England's bowling under pressure. However, the weather forecast predicts thunderstorms, potentially disrupting play later in the day after Yashasvi Jaiswal also scored a century.
Before the Test series, Stuart Broad voiced concerns about England's inexperienced bowling attack. His worries proved valid as India dominated Day 1, reaching 350 for 3 with centuries from Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Tim Southee defended Ben Stokes' decision to bowl first, despite criticism from Michael Vaughan, highlighting the team's thought process behind the choice.
India dominated Day 1 of the first Test against England, reaching 359 for 3 at stumps, thanks to centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill. The pair's 123-run partnership steadied the innings after India lost two quick wickets. A near run-out incident involving Gill added drama, followed by lighthearted banter between Jaiswal and Gill regarding running between the wickets.
Neeraj Chopra, after securing his first Diamond League title in Paris with an 88.16m throw, is focusing on strengthening his core to consistently surpass the 90m mark. The Olympic champion aims to refine his technique and build body strength as he prepares for upcoming events, including the Ostrava Golden Spike meet and the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru.
