Shubman Gill’s captaincy journey in Test cricket has gotten off to a dream start, with the young Indian skipper notching up his second century as captain and seventh overall in the format. On Day 1 of the second Test at Edgbaston, Gill displayed composure, class, and command — all hallmarks of a leader settling into his role with confidence and style.This century follows his ton in the opening Test at Headingley, making it back-to-back hundreds in his first two matches as captain — a remarkable feat for someone taking over the reins from a seasoned leader like Rohit Sharma, who retired ahead of the England series. This tour marks Gill’s first assignment as Test captain, and he’s already making headlines not just with his decisions, but with the bat in hand.Gill’s celebration reflected the emotion of the moment. After reaching the three-figure mark, he let out a roar, raised his helmet high in the air, took a bow towards the crowd, and kissed his bat — a sequence that captured the pride, relief, and joy of the achievement.
Coming in at No. 4, Gill anchored the innings after early setbacks and ensured India stayed competitive in a crucial Test they must win to level the series. India had lost the Headingley Test by five wickets and are trailing the five-match series 0-1. Hundreds in three consecutive Tests for IND vs ENG
- Mohammad Azharuddin (1984-1985)
- Dilip Vengsarkar (1985-1986)
- Rahul Dravid (2002)
- Rahul Dravid (2008-2011)
- Shubman Gill (2024-2025)
- Gill is the third India captain with hundreds in consecutive Tests against England, after Vijay Hazare (Delhi and Brabourne in 1951-52) and Mohammad Azharuddin (Lord’s and Old Trafford in 1990).
Hundreds in firsttwo Tests as India captain
- Virat Kohli (3)
- Vijay Hazare
- Sunil Gavaskar
- Shubman Gill
