At lunch on Day 1, India had scored 92/2, with Yashasvi Jaiswal remaining unbeaten on 42, providing a solid foundation for the innings.
Shubman Gill Leads Young Team India in 1st Test vs England; Both Sides Observe Silence for Ahmedabad Crash Victims
Chandigarh: As the much-anticipated #INDvsENG Test series kicked off at Headingley, Leeds, former Indian cricketer Yograj Singh expressed his support for Shubman Gill, who is captaining a young Indian side in the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma.
Speaking to ANI, Yograj Singh stated, “Shubman Gill will have to lead from the front. Everyone must be taken along—it’s a young team. With seniors like Jadeja and Bumrah, Gill should constantly discuss and plan with them. It’s very important for the captain’s role. I pray God gives him success; he is a very big player.”
Before the start of play on Day 1, both the Indian and England teams observed a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash. As a mark of respect, players from both sides wore black armbands. The BCCI issued a statement expressing solidarity with those affected.
England won the toss and elected to bowl first in the opening Test of the series. Ben Stokes leads the English side, with their playing XI comprising Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, wicketkeeper Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, and Shoaib Bashir.
India's playing XI features a mix of youth and experience. Sai Sudharsan makes his Test debut alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill. The full squad includes KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Prasidh Krishna, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj.
At lunch on Day 1, India had scored 92/2, with Yashasvi Jaiswal remaining unbeaten on 42, providing a solid foundation for the innings.
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