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United News of India
4 days ago
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- United News of India
Gill matches Gavaskar, Hazare, Azhar with historic hundreds
Birmingham, July 2 (UNI) Shubman Gill has carved a special place in Indian cricket history by becoming only the third Indian captain to score centuries in consecutive Test matches against England, joining the legendary Vijay Hazare and Mohammad Azharuddin in this rare feat. Gill's latest hundred came in the second Test of the ongoing series, where he brought up his milestone with a powerful sweep shot for four off Joe Root. The young captain erupted in celebration- a loud roar, a raised helmet, a bow to the spectators, and a kiss to his bat- capturing the emotion of the moment and the significance of the achievement. It was his seventh Test century and his second in as many matches of the series, reinforcing his growing stature as a reliable leader and batsman. His performances have evoked memories of Hazare's back-to-back tons in Delhi and at Brabourne in 1951–52, and Azharuddin's memorable centuries at Lord's and Old Trafford in 1990. Gill's back-to-back hundreds come in challenging English conditions, making his achievement even more impressive and meaningful. Gill has also joined the elite list of Indian batsmen who have scored centuries in three consecutive Tests against England, a group that features Mohammad Azharuddin, Dilip Vengsarkar, and Rahul Dravid. The latest century further strengthens Gill's position as one of the most consistent performers in the current Indian Test setup. In addition to this historic feat, Gill becomes only the fourth Indian to score centuries in his first two Tests as captain. He follows in the footsteps of Vijay Hazare, Sunil Gavaskar, and Virat Kohli- the latter having scored three hundreds in his first two Tests as skipper. The landmark highlights Gill's seamless transition into leadership and the promise he holds for the future of Indian cricket. With these performances, Gill is not just scoring runs- he is leading by example. His composed batting under pressure and expressive celebrations have added energy to the Indian side. As India aims to assert dominance in the remainder of the series, their young captain's form and fearlessness may well become the defining story of the summer. UNI BDN RKM
India.com
24-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
7 Indian Players To Score Centuries In Both Innings Of A Test Match: Rishabh Pant Joins Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma; Check Full List
photoDetails english 2921513 Updated:Jun 24, 2025, 08:14 PM IST 1. Vijay Hazare 1 / 7 Vijay Hazare scored centuries in both innings of a Test match for India against Australia at Adelaide Oval in 1948. Vijay scored 116 and 145 runs in that Test match. 2. Sunil Gavaskar 2 / 7 Sunil Gavaskar scored centuries in both innings of a Test match for India three times during his Test career. In 1971 against the West Indies at Port of Spain, scoring 124 and 220. In 1978 against Pakistan at Karachi, scoring 111 and 137. In 1978 against the West Indies at Port of Spain, scoring 107 and 182 not out. 3. Rahul Dravid 3 / 7 Rahul Dravid scored centuries in both innings of a Test match for India two times during his Test career. In 1999 against New Zealand at Hamilton, scoring 190 and 103 not out. In 2005 against Pakistan at Kolkata, scoring 110 and 135. 4. Virat Kohli 4 / 7 Virat Kohli scored centuries in both innings of a Test match for India against Australia at Adelaide in 2014. Virat scored 115 and 141 runs in that Test match. 5. Ajinkya Rahane 5 / 7 Ajinkya Rahane scored centuries in both innings of a Test match for India against South Africa in Delhi in 2015. He scored 127 and 100 not out in that Test match. 6. Rohit Sharma 6 / 7 Rohit Sharma scored centuries in both innings of a Test match for India against South Africa at Visakhapatnam in 2019. He scored 176 and 127 in that Test match. 7. Rishabh Pant 7 / 7 Rishabh Pant became the seventh Indian to bring up twin hundreds in a Test match. Pant scored 134 and 118 in the ongoing Test against England at Headingley, Leeds.
Deccan Herald
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Deccan Herald
Centurions Gill, Jaiswal take India to 359/3 on Day 1 of 1st Test against England
With the ton, Gill joins an elite group of Indians -- Vijay Hazare, Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar, and Virat Kohli -- who scored centuries in their first Test as captain.
News18
19-06-2025
- Sport
- News18
Homecoming For Karun Nair, Jitesh Sharma To Leave Vidarbha For Baroda: Report
Last Updated: Karun Nair is all set to return to Karnataka after eight years, leaving Vidarbha, as the domestic transfer season begins. Star India batter Karun Nair, who is all set to make a return to the Test fold after eight years, is on the verge of leaving Vidarbha to move back to Karnataka, as the domestic transfer season begins with just over two months to go for the 2025-26 season to start, according to a report in Cricbuzz. Not just Nair, but Vidarbha is also set to lose the services of IPL 2025 winner Jitesh Sharma, Royal Challengers Bengaluru's star wicketkeeper-batter, as he too is contemplating a move to Baroda. Vidarbha were the champions in the Ranji Trophy, runners-up in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and quarterfinalists in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in the 2024-25 season. Vidarbha's domestic success last year was built on strong batting contributions from Nair and Jitesh, with the former playing a crucial role. Nair scored 863 runs in the Ranji Trophy, the fourth-highest in the event and topped the charts in the Vijay Hazare one-day tournament with 779 runs. Nair had left Karnataka ahead of the 2023-24 season, but according to the report, he will return to the state for personal and family reasons. KSCA sources confirmed to Cricbuzz that Nair's return is a strong possibility. The star Indian batter led Vidarbha in the Vijay Hazare last year. Sources within BCA have confirmed to Cricbuzz that the transfer of Jitesh from Vidarbha to Baroda should be completed within a day or two. Jitesh led Vidarbha in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and played under Nair in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, but couldn't make much of an impact. Jitesh enjoyed a successful Indian Premier League season with RCB and delivered some match-winning innings, including a 10-ball 24 in the final. Baroda Cricket Association officials have said that Jitesh will play in both red-ball and white-ball formats for the state side. Last year, Karnataka won the Vijay Hazare defeating Nair's Vidarbha, but couldn't make the knockouts in the Syed Mushtaq Ali. In the Ranji Trophy, Karnataka couldn't reach the knockouts. Nair's inclusion in the red-ball team might just provide Karnataka with the much-needed push in the Ranji Trophy. First Published: June 19, 2025, 23:18 IST
