Shubman Gill began his Test captaincy with a blazing half-century against England at Headingley, reaching the milestone in just 56 balls. Gill's impressive innings marked his fastest Test fifty and highest score in England, solidifying his role as a leader during India's transitional phase. He became the youngest Indian to score a fifty on Test captaincy debut.
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