Legends believe that white has lost its colour after the retirement of two iconic cricketers. We’re talking about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli — especially Virat Kohli. Test cricket is not going to be the same; the headlines made that crystal clear. India’s tour of England became a question mark — are the youngsters ready to claim it back? With the old backbone gone, who will rise in the whites now?
Captain Gill's message was clear: his team is ready to face England’s Bazball brigade with power-packed intent. Shubman wore the crown effortlessly, colouring the whites — his bat falling in love with red marks. But the path of captaincy isn’t going to be a flowery one for Gill; constant pressure and comparisons with his seniors are going to impact him heavily. One mistake, and he’s all over the internet.
The five Test matches were scheduled for India against England. The venues: Headingley, Edgbaston, Lord’s, Manchester, and The Oval. But the hype wasn’t the same as before — the stadium during practice was eerily silent. It could be the calm before the storm. The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy might just mark the rise of the youngsters.
The toss flipped England’s way, and they chose to bowl first. The Indian team walked out looking strong, powerful, and ready to roar. The captain strolled in and let his bat do the talking — answering every doubt in silence. The red marks on his bat told the story of his effortless defence. A score of 147 in 227 balls was not just a number; it was the declaration of a new era. His bat was still hungry. In the second Test, he scored 269 in 389 balls and followed it with 161 off 162 in the second innings. His bat roared louder than anyone expected before this series — this man is not going to settle for less, say ICT fans.
Still, the question of captaincy buzzed like a bee in every fan’s ears. Despite scoring 471 runs in the first innings and 364 in the second, India lost the opening match. Poor fielding and dropped catches — or weak captaincy? The question was legitimate. Though the batters and bowlers delivered strong performances, the fielding effort slipped — just like the match.
The second Test — one for the record books at Edgbaston. The Indian team ended a 58-year drought there under the leadership of Shubman Gill.
It was a complete team effort that led to a massive win and a moment of joy for Indian cricket fans. Siraj and Akashdeep dismantled the England batting order with their fifers. Akashdeep took ten wickets in the match — six in the second innings and four in the first — answering all the questions about his selection. Miya Magic with the new ball was everywhere. The iconic “SUI” chant isn’t just for football anymore — it’s lighting up the cricket field too. And the purest Test knocks? Credit goes to Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul.
Last but not least — the man leading from the front: Shubman Gill. He scored 430 runs in the second Test alone. With a double century and a century, he proved that his bat speaks, and legends listen. Tweets and stories from the icons of white — Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli — said it all. The appreciation of his captaincy and team effort shows one thing clearly: The youngsters in whites are not just ready — they’re here to create an impact.