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‘Will cherish double ton in Birmingham forever': Shubman Gill after winning ICC's player of the month award
Shubman Gill broke a plethora of records by scoring 269 in India's first innings of the second Test against England at Edgbaston. It was the highest score by an Indian captain in the format, surpassing Virat Kohli's unbeaten 254 against South Africa in Pune in 2019. It was part of an exceptional series for Gill overall, which also happened to be his first as India's Test captain. He has won the ICC's player of the month award for his efforts and he has now said that the innings in Birmingham is something he would cherish forever. 'It feels great to be named the ICC Player of the Month for July,' Gill said. 'This time it holds a lot more significance since it has come for my performances during my first Test series as captain. The double ton in Birmingham is obviously something I will cherish forever and will be one of the highlights of my tour to England,' he said. Gill said that the series was a learning experience for him. With every match going into the fifth day, and some into the dying minutes of the final sessions as well, the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy is being called one of the greatest series of this century. It ended tied 2-2, just the third time that India have managed to draw a series in England. 'The Test series against England was a learning experience for me as captain and we had some outstanding performances from both sides, which I am sure players from both sides will remember for a long time. I would like to thank the jury for selecting me for this award and my teammates who have been with me during the course of this exciting series. I look forward to continuing my form in the season ahead and bring more laurels for the country,' said Gill. Gill went on to score 161 in the second innings of the same Test. He finished with a whopping 754 runs in the series, breaking Sunil Gavaskar's record for most runs by an Indian captain in a Test series. He also narrowly missed out on Gavaskar's record for most runs by an Indian in a Test series. In July alone Gill scored 567 runs at an outstanding average of 94.50 across three Tests. His 754-run tally stands as the second-highest by any Test captain in history, surpassed only by Don Bradman's 810 runs as Australian captain during the 1936-1937 Ashes. Notably, Gill entered the England series without a single Test century in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia), having yet to play a Test match in New Zealand.
India Today
10 hours ago
- India Today
Test cricket a hit: Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy breaks digital viewership records
At a time when the future of Test cricket is under intense debate, the five-match series between England and India has set a new benchmark for viewership. The Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy has become the most-watched Test series on a digital platform, broadcaster JioHotstar announced in a statement on Tuesday, 12 the enduring appeal of marquee Test contests, more than 170 million viewers logged on to the platform over the course of the five matches, played from 20 June to 4 August. According to the broadcaster, this represents the highest reach for any Test series on a digital fifth day of the final Test at The Oval recorded a peak concurrency of 13 million viewers on JioHotstar – the highest ever for a Test match streamed online. Fuelled by nail-biting finishes and dramatic twists, the England–India series captivated audiences in India, generating a staggering 65 billion minutes of watch time on the platform. 'The extraordinary response to India's tour of England reinforces Test cricket's ability to produce compelling narratives in almost every session of every match. Reaching over 170 million viewers and setting new concurrency records is testament not only to the thrilling cricket on display, but also to our commitment to delivering an immersive storytelling and viewing experience,' said Siddharth Sharma, Head of Content – Sports, five Tests in the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy went the distance, with packed crowds the norm at every venue. The Oval Test was carried into a fifth day after rain curtailed the final hour's play on the Sunday. Despite England needing only 35 runs and India requiring four wickets, a record crowd returned on Monday morning for the concluding session of the series. Even though many knew play might last no longer than an hour, thousands still turned up, ensuring another blockbuster day of cricket in fans were richly rewarded as India and England served up fiercely contested cricket that ebbed and flowed throughout the series. On the final day, India clinched victory by six runs, claiming the last four wickets to level the HOT DEBATEOver the years, five-Test series between India and England, Australia and India, and the Ashes have consistently delivered blockbuster cricket. Yet concerns remain about the viability of Test cricket, particularly its inclusivity for lower-ranked teams. While such series involving the so-called 'Big Three' – England, India, and Australia – continue to thrive, they highlight a widening gap in hosting of another thrilling series, coming so soon after the 2023 Ashes, follows comments by England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief executive Richard Thompson opposing a proposed two-tier World Test Championship (WTC). He argued that England risk missing out on the Ashes and other high-profile series should they be relegated and fail to face Australia or the WTC has added significance to bilateral series, there are growing concerns about the uneven distribution of fixtures, with the 'Big Three' dominating the most lucrative and high-profile July 2025, the ICC formed an eight-member working group to assess the feasibility of introducing a two-tier WTC. The committee, headed by the ICC's newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Sanjog Gupta, was established during the ICC's annual general meeting in Singapore, presided over by Chair Jay Shah.- EndsTune InMust Watch
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Eng V Ind: Young India Tear Down English Experts, Vaughan Trolled
Eng V Ind: Young India Tear Down English Experts, Vaughan Trolled | First Sports With Rupha Ramani India's young Test team proved how victory tastes sweeter when the odds are stacked against you. The young side tore down the predictions of English experts, including Michael Vaughan, who called the series a warm-up before the Ashes. Against all expectations, on a daunting Day 5, the Indian side staged a remarkable comeback to salvage a historic 2-2 draw. Led by Mohammed Siraj's inspired bowling and backed by fearless performances from Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Washington Sundar, and captain Shubman Gill, this series was a story of redemption, grit, and unshakable belief. Fans trolled Michael Vaughan after the new India showed the world that no record, no venue, and no opponent can break their fighting spirit. Rupha Ramani unpacks the key moments, emotions, and fiery battles that made this Test series a classic for the ages. Also on the show, Magnus Carlsen was crowned the winner of the inaugural chess Esports World Cup, but not without controversy. The world number 1 lost his cool during the semifinal against Hikaru Nakamura. The Norwegian silenced the crowd who were supporting Nakamura. Not for the first time have Carlsen's actions sparked controversy. Is the former world champion a true role model or just a record holder? And Cristiano Ronaldo's absence from Diogo Jota's funeral sparked fury. After a month of speculation, the truth has been revealed. Is there a deeper issue from Ronaldo's past that forced him to stay away from the funeral? See More
