Sports


Gill joins elite club with ton on Test captaincy debut

Gill joins elite club with ton on Test captaincy debut

Leeds, June 20 (UNI) Shubman Gill marked his first outing as India's Test captain in spectacular fashion, slamming an unbeaten century on debut as skipper against England at Headingley on Friday.
Gill’s composed century came off 165 deliveries and placed him in an elite group of Indian cricketers who have notched hundreds in their maiden innings as Test captain — a distinguished list that includes Vijay Hazare (164 not out vs England, 1951), Sunil Gavaskar (116 vs New Zealand, 1976), Virat Kohli (115 vs Australia, 2014), and now Gill.
Facing Josh Tongue on 74.2, Gill reached his century with a crisp cover drive for four, sparking an emotional celebration. He flung his helmet in the air, roared with a “come on”, and hugged Rishabh Pant at the non-striker’s end before saluting the Indian contingent with arms wide open.

More News

Third Test evenly poised as India need 135 to win

13 Jul 2025 | 11:55 PM

London, July 13 (UNI) The third Test at Lord’s is tantalisingly poised heading into the final day, after a dramatic fourth day saw India bowl England out for 192 and then stumble to 58 for 4 in their chase.

see more..

Interim boxing panel to hold BFI elections by Aug 31

13 Jul 2025 | 11:15 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (UNI) The Interim Committee overseeing the administration of boxing in India has reiterated its full commitment to holding the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections within the World Boxing-mandated deadline of August 31, asserting that the roadmap for the transition is both transparent and on track.

see more..

Sundar strikes twice as Eng slump to 175/6 at Tea

13 Jul 2025 | 9:05 PM

London, July 13 (UNI) India made significant inroads on Day 4 of the second Test at Lord’s, reducing England to 175 for 6 at Tea after a commanding bowling performance led by Washington Sundar and Mohammed Siraj. With the pitch offering variable bounce and drift, the visitors surged ahead in a match hurtling toward a result.

see more..

Marquez reigns in Germany as podium contenders crash

13 Jul 2025 | 7:49 PM

Saxony(Germany) July 13 (UNI) Simply put, different class. On his 200th start, Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) moved into second place on the MotoGP victory tally charts – surpassing Legend Giacomo Agostini – in a display of perfection at the Liqui Moly Grand Prix of Germany. It’s 69 wins now for the King of the Sachsenring, as Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), on his 100th start, strung together an impressive ride to finish P2 while injured. Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) bounced back with a podium finish in P3 in a battle that saw rostrum contenders crash out at the Sachsenring.

see more..

Tour de France: Jonathan Milan wins Stage 8

13 Jul 2025 | 7:35 PM

Paris, July 13 (UNI) Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) crushed his sprint rivals to take a brilliant win on Stage 8 at the Tour de France. The Italian comfortably held off Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike) to win in the green jersey, which he will now inherit properly after borrowing it from race leader Tadej Pogacar (UAE Emirates-XRG), who led the points classification overnight.

see more..