Shubman Gill Shines: Young Captain Hits Century Abroad

Shubman Gill's century at Headingley marks a historic milestone, making him the third Indian captain after Sunil Gavaskar and Virat Kohli to score a Test hundred on debut, a feat underscored by India’s 23-year winless streak at the venue since 2002, per BCCI records.

His rise to Test captaincy at 25, following the retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, reflects a strategic shift by the BCCI, supported by his IPL leadership stats with Gujarat Titans (56% win rate over two seasons), challenging the narrative that only seasoned players can lead internationally.