Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Shardul Thakur shine on Day 1 of India's intra-squad game
Captain Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Shardul Thakur emerged as the top performers for India on Day 1 of the intra-squad game held in Beckenham. India are finalising their preparations for the all-important five-match Test series against England set to begin from June 20, through an intra squad warm up game against India A.The four-day match simulation practice, which is happening behind closed doors without any coverage from the media, on head coach Gautam Gambhir's insistence, allowed several players to acclimatise themselves to the conditions in England. In a social media post, BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) revealed the top performers from Day 1 of the fixture.advertisementShubman Gill and KL Rahul scored half-centuries while all-rounder Shardul Thakur was amongst the wickets.
'Beckenham. A solid Opening Day in the Intra-Squad game! Half-centuries for KL Rahul & Captain Shubman Gill Shardul Thakur amongst the wickets,' revealed BCCI on their social media accounts. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Team India (@indiancricketteam)Rahul earlier scored a century in the second unofficial Test against England Lions as he played a marvellous knock of 116 and carried his brilliant form from the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025).On the other hand, it's a great beginning of the tour for Shubman Gill, who's been handed the leadership duties of the team, following retirement of Rohit Sharma. Gill doesn't have a memorable record away from India, having scored just 88 runs from three Tests played in England with a highest score of 28. Hence, the new captain has a massive task to turn his fortunes in the upcoming tour.advertisementMeanwhile, head coach Gautam Gambhir has returned to India due to a family emergency as his mother Seema Gambhir suffered a heart attack. Seema Gambhir, reportedly suffered a heart attack on June 11, and hence, the India coach had to leave the tour midway to fly back home.India Today has learnt that he will now join the team on 17th June, just three days ahead of the first Test at Headingley, Leeds.Must Watch
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