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  Centurions Gill, Jaiswal take India to 359/3 on Day 1 of 1st Test against England

  Gill (127 not out) reaches his century in the final session of the day, marking a memorable start to his captaincy tenure

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  England opt to bowl in 1st Test against India, Sai Sudharsan makes debut          

  India hands Test debut to left-handed batter B Sai Sudharsan while seasoned middle-order batter Karun Nair comes back into the playing XI along with all-rounder Shardul Thakur

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  Playing alongside Rahul and Prasidh is a very comforting factor: Karun Nair   

  The five-match Test series against England is an opportunity for Karun to cement his place in the side, years after becoming only the second Indian batter to score a triple century in Test cricket

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  Jaiswal has the game to succeed in England, feels Rahane   

  There were reports in April that Mumbai teammates Jaiswal and Rahane had a falling out during the last Ranji Trophy season after the side’s defeat to Jammu and Kashmir  

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  Hayden, Smith feel India’s inexperience could hurt them in England     

  India’s batting line-up will be thin on experience with both Kohli and Rohit announcing their retirements from the format last month

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  Neeraj Chopra wins Paris Diamond League with dominant first-round throw of 88.16m

  Chopra set the tone early, launching the spear 88.16m on his first attempt, immediately taking the lead. Germany's Julian Weber came close with a best of 87.88m but fell short. Brazil's Mauricio Luiz da Silva secured third place with a throw of 86.62m.

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  "Shubham Gill in his first test match as captain played a great knock": Tim Southee hails Indian skipper for his century on captaincy debut

  England bowling coach Tim Southee praised the depth and quality of the Indian Test side after a commanding performance by the visitors on Day 1 of the first Test against England at Headingley. India ended the day at a formidable 359/3, thanks to standout performances from captain Shubman Gill, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, and vice-captain Rishabh Pant. 'I think the class of Indian side, no matter how many games they have played, is always going to be pretty good. They're certainly talented cricketers,' Southee said.

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  "Amazing camaraderie": Jaiswal praises skipper Shubman Gill after memorable opening day in Leeds

  India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal expressed his admiration for newly-appointed Test captain Shubman Gill following their crucial 129-run partnership on Day 1 of the first Test against England at Headingley. Jaiswal, who smashed a fluent 101 off 159 balls, lauded Gill's calmness and composure at the crease, describing their time together in the middle as 'amazing.'

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