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Rishabh Pant's twin centuries in the Leeds Test have sparked discussions about his potential to surpass Rahul Dravid's record for most Test centuries by an Indian in England. Sanjay Manjrekar highlighted Pant's unique position as a wicketkeeper-batter, praising his adaptability and aggressive yet measured approach.

Shubman Gill's captaincy debut shone brightly as India dominated Day 1 against England, reaching 359/3. Gill's unbeaten 127 led the charge, supported by Yashasvi Jaiswal's century and Rishabh Pant's aggressive 65*. Despite Sai Sudharsan's debut duck, India's strong batting performance, especially the Gill-Jaiswal partnership, put them in a commanding position, marking their highest Day 1 score in England.

England captain Ben Stokes acknowledges the absence of key Indian players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for the upcoming Test series but warns against underestimating India's new squad under Shubman Gill. Stokes praises Jasprit Bumrah and welcomes Chris Woakes' return, highlighting England's strong record with him.