India dominated Day 1 of the first Test against England, reaching 359 for 3 at stumps, thanks to centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill. The pair's 123-run partnership steadied the innings after India lost two quick wickets. A near run-out incident involving Gill added drama, followed by lighthearted banter between Jaiswal and Gill regarding running between the wickets.
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