Shubman Gill Test captaincy debut News

Ben Duckett starred in England’s dramatic five-wicket win over India in the 1st Test at Leeds, smashing a crucial 149-run knock—his second-highest fourth-innings Test score—while forging a 188-run opening stand with Zak Crawley. As Duckett’s on-field heroics trended, so did his off-field life, especially his relationship with British model Paige Ogborne. The couple, together since 2018, got engaged in 2023 and welcomed their daughter, Margot, in 2024. Known for her glamorous presence and modest social media following, Paige has become a fan-favorite cricket WAG, regularly seen supporting Duckett during matches and contributing to their growing popularity as a power couple.

India vs England 1st Test at Leeds promises a thrilling battle as Shubman Gill's new-era side faces England’s Bazball on a green yet flattening Edgbaston pitch.

With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retiring from Test cricket, India is set for a major overhaul ahead of the five-match series against England starting June 20 at Headingley. Kevin Pietersen predicts KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal will open, with Shubman Gill batting at No. 3 or 4 and leading the side for the first time in Tests. He also named Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair in the top five. Kuldeep Yadav backed Gill’s leadership, citing his experience under senior players. India's intra-squad match showed promising performances from both batters and seamers as they prepare for the 2025-27 WTC cycle.