Yashasvi Jaiswal's resilient century, despite suffering from hand cramps, and Shubman Gill's unbeaten ton as captain propelled India to a commanding position on Day 1 against England. Their strong partnerships, along with Rishabh Pant's aggressive knock, further solidified India's dominance. England's bowling coach acknowledged India's superior performance on the opening day.
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