Yuvraj Singh and Wasim Jaffer led the way with praise for Shubman Gill as the new Indian Test captain dazzled in Leeds with a fine hundred. Gill got his first overseas century coming in at No.4 to give India the upper hand at the close of Day 1 in the first Test on Friday, June 20.

Gill remained unbeaten on 127 off 175 balls as India ended the day on 359 for 3. Taking to X, Yuvraj praised the 25-year-old saying that some things are clearly written in the stars and said that Gill clearly understood the task of being the Indian captain and allowed his bat do all the taking on Day one.

“Some things clearly are written in the stars. Congratulations @ShubmanGill on your first overseas century as Test captain. You clearly understand what a serious responsibility it is and you’ve let your bat do all the talking. Well done and here’s to many more!” said Yuvraj.

Jaffer said that it was a very important hundred in Gill’s career and praised the Indian captain for his knock.

“New skipper, new series, what a way to start! A very important hundred of Gill’s career. Well played skipper @ShubmanGill,” said Jaffer.

Irfan Pathan said that the full house at Headingley witnessed a masterclass from Gill and felt that the hundred was full of flair and finesse.

“A full house at Headingley witnessed a Shubman Gill masterclass -a hundred full of flair and finesse,” said Pathan.

How did Gill’s innings unfold at Headingley

Gill came in just after lunch as India were in a spot of bother losing two wickets towards the end of the first session in the form of KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan. Gill wasn’t looking to play second fiddle in the partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal and unleashed some fine shots.

The Indian captain rarely played any false shots on the day and got to his hundred in 140 balls and with a Virat Kohli-esque boundary. In the process, Gill became the fifth Indian player to score a hundred on his debut as Indian captain.

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