India, June 21 -- Yashasvi Jaiswal had plenty to celebrate on Friday, but the young opener made sure to turn the spotlight toward his captain. After scoring a sublime century on Day 1 of the first Test against England at Headingley, Jaiswal lauded Shubman Gill's leadership and poise, calling it a "wonderful experience" to bat with the newly appointed skipper.

The pair added 129 runs for the third wicket, setting the tone for India's commanding 359/3 by Stumps. Jaiswal struck a fluent 101, filled with 16 boundaries and one six, while Gill remained unbeaten on 127, marking a brilliant start to his Test captaincy.

"We have spoken a lot in the middle and we were just trying to make sure that we play session by session and try as many (runs)...