Gill, leading India for the first time in Test cricket, displayed composure and aggression in equal measure, becoming the fifth Indian captain to score a hundred on debut as skipper. His 127 not out came off 175 balls and included some masterful stroke-making, particularly through the leg-side.
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India, England cricketers wear black armbands to honour Ahmedabad crash victims
A moment of silence was observed before the national anthems as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives in the tragic incident.
History made: Indian-origin Sareet Kaur Binning leads England U-16s in landmark moment for representation
Of Indian origin and Sikh, Binning’s appointment is being hailed as a breakthrough for representation in a sport where South Asian women have long remained on the margins. Despite making up nearly 15 percent of grassroots participation in the UK, South Asians account for less than 1 percent of players in the Women’s Super League — a glaring gap that Binning’s rise powerfully challenges.
South Africa end 27-year title drought with historic win over Australia in WTC Final at Lord’s
The win also marked South Africa’s eighth consecutive Test victory and erased years of disappointment in knockout matches of major international tournaments.
Indian cricket icon MS Dhoni inducted into ICC’s Hall of Fame
Dhoni played 90 Tests, 350 ODIs and 98 T20Is for India and remains one of the greatest captains to have led the country. In 60 Tests that Dhoni captained the side, India won 27 games, lost 15 and drew 18.
Virat Kohli’s RCB finally break the jinx, lift first IPL trophy after 18 years
The final turned out to be a battle of nerves and RCB certainly channelled their years of disappointment and pain to come back roaring in the contest and seal a commanding victory.
D Gukesh stuns Magnus Carlsen, scores maiden classical win over world number one
Days after Carlsen, the five-time world champion, inflicted a huge blow to Gukesh’s chances in the opening round of the tournament, the world champion, who turned 19 only a few days back, struck back, catching the Norwegian by surprise just when it seemed he was on the verge of losing the game.
Indian wrestlers’ protest: Bajrang Punia offers unconditional apology to coach Naresh Dahiya “for sullying his name”
Olympic medalist Bajrang Punia has tendered an unconditional apology to wrestling coach Naresh Dahiya
BCCI to pay tribute to Indian Armed Forces at IPL closing ceremony
The Board of Control for Cricket in India will pay a special tribute to the Indian armed forces during the closing ceremony of IPL
Kush Maini becomes first Indian to win Formula 2 race at Monaco
The win marked Maini’s maiden F2 triumph of the 2025 season and his first podium finish of the year. Starting from pole position due to the reverse grid rule — having qualified tenth for Sunday’s Feature Race — the BWT Alpine F1 reserve driver made a strong start and maintained his lead through all 30 laps of the challenging race.
