Australia Beat India in Gill’s First ODI as Captain

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

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Australia defeated India by seven wickets in the first One-Day International of the series played in Perth. The Indian team, led by new captain Shubman Gill, was restricted to 136/9 in a rain-curtailed match reduced to 26 overs per side. Australia comfortably chased down the revised target of

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Gill Sets Records With First Home Ton As Captain

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2025

Shubman Gill struck his first Test century on home soil while leading India in the second Test against West Indies in New Delhi. The innings marked a major personal milestone and added to his growing stature as captain. Breaking Kohli’s Record Gill reached his fifth century as captain in just 12 innings, overtaking Virat Kohli’s […]

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Gill Appointed India’s New ODI Captain

By BPN News Desk October 4, 2025

Shubman Gill has been named India’s new ODI captain, replacing Rohit Sharma. The move comes ahead of India’s upcoming three-match ODI series in Australia beginning October 19, 2025. Squad and Roles Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been retained in the ODI squad despite the captaincy change. Shreyas Iyer has been appointed vice-captain. Gill is […]

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Gill Checks In at CoE for Fitness Ahead of Asia Cup

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

Shubman Gill, India’s Test captain and T20I vice-captain, has reported to the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru for a mandatory fitness test ahead of the Asia Cup 2025. Gill had recently recovered from a flu infection that forced him to skip the Duleep Trophy quarterfinals. Teamwide Fitness Drive Gill is part of a […]

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India’s Six-Run Win Ties Classic Test Series

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

India levelled the five-match Test series against England 2–2 after a thrilling six-run win in the fifth and final Test at The Oval. On the last day, England needed just 35 runs with four wickets remaining, but India’s pace attack led by Mohammad Siraj turned the game around in dramatic fashion. Siraj’s Five-Wicket Haul Seals […]

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Shubman Gill Hails India’s Comeback After Fourth Test Draw

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

India’s captain Shubman Gill praised his side’s fighting spirit after the fourth Test against England ended in a dramatic draw at Old Trafford. The Indian team, facing a daunting 311-run deficit on the final day, managed to bat through the entire day to save the match, with key performances from the top and middle order. […]

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Gill and Rahul Salvage India with Record 174 Stand

By BPN News Desk July 27, 2025

Shubman Gill and KL Rahul produced a remarkable unbeaten 174-run partnership on Day 4 of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, rescuing India from a disastrous start in their second innings. After losing both openers without scoring, India were reeling at 0 for 2 before Gill and Rahul steadied the ship. Their stand […]

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Shubman Gill Accuses England of Breaking Game Spirit

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

India’s Test captain Shubman Gill has criticised England for what he says was deliberate time-wasting during the third Test at Lord’s, calling it “not something that comes in the spirit of the game.” “90 Seconds Late” to the Crease Gill, reflecting on the tense final moments, said: “A lot of people have been talking about […]

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Ricky Ponting Defends Shubman Gill’s Reaction At Lord’s

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2025

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has come out in support of India’s Test captain Shubman Gill following his tense verbal exchange with England’s openers during the third Test at Lord’s. The incident, which drew attention for its intensity, saw Gill visibly confront the English batters during the final session of play. “A Bit Out of […]