Leeds, June 24 -- Shubman Gill's tenure as India's new Test captain began with a promise but ended in disappointment as England pulled off a historic chase to win the first Test at Headingley by five wickets. Led by Ben Duckett's sensational 149, England chased down 371 in just 82 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
India started the match strongly, piling up 359/3 on Day 1, but a collapse on Day 2 saw them finish at 471. Despite centuries from Gill himself (147), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (in both innings), and KL Rahul, the visitors couldn't convert their dominance into a win.
Reflecting on the defeat, Gill acknowledged the team's shortcomings in key moments in the post-match presentation.
"A brilliant Test, we ha...
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