Sat Jun 21 13:20:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**Gill and Jaiswal Lead India’s Dominant Start to England Test Series**
**Leeds, England** – Young Indian batsmen Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed centuries on Day 1 of the first Test against England at Headingley, propelling India to a commanding position. Gill, in his debut as Test captain, matched Virat Kohli’s feat of scoring a century on Test captaincy debut.
Jaiswal, fresh off his IPL success, continued his stellar form, while Gill, stepping into the No. 4 role with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma absent, silenced doubters with his class and resolve. Debutant Sai Sudharsan was the only batsman to miss out.
The day belonged to India, with Sahil Malhotra reporting live from the ground, capturing the atmosphere and reactions. England coach Tim Southee lauded the performances of Gill and Jaiswal.
**Summary:**
The provided text highlights India’s dominant performance on Day 1 of the first Test match against England, with centuries from Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Shubman Gill making his captaincy debut, matching a feat set by Virat Kohli. The text also mentions the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, with Gill stepping into the No. 4 role. The English coach, Tim Southee, praised the Indian batsmen’s performance.
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