Shubman Gill turns 27: A look at Indian captain's stats and achievements

Indian Test and ODI skipper Shubman Gill celebrates his 27th birthday on Tuesday, reaching another milestone in a journey that has seen him transition from a young talent into India's Test and ODI captain.

Gill first established himself as a household name after winning Player of the Tournament during India’s triumph at the 2018 Under-19 World Cup.

The opening batter remains the fastest player in ODI history to cross both the 2,000 and 2,500-run milestones. He is also the youngest cricketer to smash a double century in 50-over international cricket. albergomalica.it

Gill made his ODI debut back in 2019, but his true breakout occurred during the memorable 2020-21 Test series in Australia. After registering scores of 45 and 35 on debut at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, he struck a half-century in Sydney and played a match-winning 91 in India's famous series-clinching chase at the Gabba.

Gill's journey towards Indian Test and ODI captaincy

Shubman Gill's maiden Test century arrived in Chattogram the following year. Just a month later at age 23, he smashed 208 off 149 balls against New Zealand. He went on to score over 350 runs in India's run to the 2023 World Cup final and won the 2025 Champions Trophy with the senior team. Gill also starred in the 4-1 Test series win against England in 2024, hitting tons in Visakhapatnam and Dharamsala alongside clutch half-centuries in Rajkot and Ranchi.

In the IPL, Gill assumed the captaincy of Gujarat Titans in 2024 following Hardik Pandya's exit, leading the side to the playoffs in 2025 while scoring 650 runs. He followed that up with a massive 732-run season in 2026, finishing as the league's second-highest run-scorer behind teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

After Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket, Gill was appointed Test captain for the 2025 tour of England. He responded with a historic campaign, scoring 754 runs at an average of 75.40 with four centuries, including a personal best of 269, to secure a 2-2 draw. It marked the second-highest tally ever by a captain in a Test series, trailing only Don Bradman's 810 runs during the 1936-37 Ashes.

Across his career, Gill has scored 3,043 runs in 43 Tests at 43.47, with 11 centuries. His ODI record features 3,379 runs in 67 matches at an average of 60.33, while his T20I record includes 869 runs in 36 games at a 138.59 strike rate.

Pakistan secured their place in the semi-finals of the Women’s Asia Cup with a 72-run victory over Hong Kong, China at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday. Nashra Sandhu bagged a six-wicket haul in what was Muneeba Ali’s 100th T20I appearance.

The Fatima Sana-led team came into the game second in Group A with two points from two matches, behind unbeaten India, while Hong Kong, China were fourth without a point. The result took Pakistan to four points and confirmed their place in the top two alongside India.

Having won the toss, Pakistan opted to bat first. Muneeba opened alongside Gull Feroza, making her 100th T20I appearance. The left-handed batter had a poor outing, as she was dismissed for six by Iqra Sahar. Feroza also got out cheaply inside the powerplay.

Ayesha Zafar and Shawaal Zulfiqar then steadied Pakistan’s innings with a 47-run partnership. Shawaal was dismissed for 47, while Sadaf Shamas and Eyman Fatima also fell cheaply. Kary Chan later dismissed Tuba Hassan for 14 off 13 as Pakistan finished on 143/8 after 20 overs.
Hong Kong, China’s chase got off to a difficult start as Fatima bowled Mariko Hill for a duck. Sadia Iqbal also picked up a wicket and bowled a maiden over.

Kary Chan offered resistance with a 47-ball 30, but Ayesha Zafar dismissed her for the eighth wicket. Sandhu then ran through the lower order, taking six wickets for just seven runs, helping Pakistan bowl Hong Kong, China out for 71 in 19 overs and complete a 72-run victory.

Hong Kong, China captain Natasha Miles reflected on her team’s campaign, saying, “It’s been super. Always playing this standard of cricket is going to test you and it’s going to get you to learn more about your game, about yourselves. It’s been a really fun campaign, exciting, and hopefully we get to come and do this a few more times.”

Miles added, “We come in as underdogs… Can we put these teams to the test? Can we cause an upset? And can we enjoy ourselves while doing it? That’s the most important thing.”

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WWE Raw took place at the Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. The show featured fallout from Sunday Night’s Main Event. Stephanie Vaquer received her long-awaited rematch against Liv Morgan. Morgan defended the WWE Women’s World Championship against Vaquer.

Money in the Bank qualifying matches also began on the show. Bron Breakker, Rey Mysterio, and Ethan Page competed in a men’s qualifier. Sol Ruca, Lyra Valkyria, and Maxxine Dupri competed in a women’s qualifier.

“Big” Bronson Reed also appeared after returning from injury. His return added another development to the Raw roster.

WWE Raw Highlights

Austin Theory vs. Otis Dozovic

The Vision opened the show with Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Austin Theory, Logan Paul, and Maxxine Dupri. Breakker said the group now runs WWE and claimed Oba Femi was not medically cleared after their recent fight. Bronson Reed then mocked Femi and said four Tsunamis had put him in the hospital. Logan Paul and Austin Theory also praised The Vision and claimed they would soon hold more championships.

Akira Tozawa interrupted Theory, but Otis Dozovic then returned and challenged him. Otis dominated early with several bodyslams and a Stinger Splash. Theory later regained control and attacked Otis around the ring. Otis then prepared for the Caterpillar, but Bronson Reed attacked him. Otis Dozovic won by disqualification.

The Vision then attacked Otis and Tozawa until Oba Femi came out despite not being medically cleared. Femi attacked Breakker and Reed with lariats and corner uppercuts. Oba also punched Theory through a chair and hit a tossing slam. Officials and road agents finally separated everyone and sent The Vision away.

Bron Breakker vs “All Ego” Ethan Page vs Rey Mysterio (Money in the Bank Qualifying Match)

Bron Breakker used knees and power moves, while Ethan Page and Rey Mysterio also exchanged quick counters. Rey hit Page with a satellite headscissors, while Page responded with a powerslam for a nearfall.

After the commercial break, Page and Mysterio continued to battle while Breakker was sent into the steel steps. Rey then hit Page with a 619 and went to the top rope, but Breakker cut him off and took both men down with a Frankensteiner.

Breakker eventually sent Page to the floor before charging back toward Rey. Bron Breakker won by pinfall with a spear on Rey Mysterio, earning a place in the Money in the Bank ladder match.

The Miz and Kit Wilson Ambush Matt Matthews

Matt Matthews was talking about growing up during the Attitude Era when The Miz and Kit Wilson interrupted him. Miz mocked Matthews and said his airtime should have gone to him during his 20-year anniversary week.

Matthews admitted he knew who Miz was but thought he had retired. Miz then pulled him over the barricade and threw him into the ring, where Wilson attacked him. Matthews fought back with a tijeras and sent Wilson out of the ring.

Miz then attacked Matthews from behind and hit him with the Skull-Crushing Finale.

Lyra Valkyria vs Maxxine Dupri vs Sol Ruca

Lyra Valkyria and Maxxine Dupri briefly teamed up to take Sol Ruca out of the ring, but the match quickly became a three-way fight. Ruca fought back and hit a shoulderbreaker on Valkyria. Dupri then tried to take advantage, but Lyra stopped her and hit Nightwing. Just as Valkyria went for the cover, Bayley pulled referee Jessika Carr away, allowing Ruca to recover.

Ruca then hit the Sol Snatcher on Lyra Valkyria and scored the pinfall to qualify for the Money in the Bank ladder match. After the match, Bayley attacked Valkyria with falling elbows and a Knee Trembler before hitting her with an Attitude Adjustment through the floor area. Bayley then tried to put Lyra through the announce desk, but Valkyria escaped and ran through the crowd.

Liv Morgan (c) vs Stephanie Vaquer (WWE Women’s World Championship)

Stephanie Vaquer controlled much of the early action before sending Liv Morgan to the floor with a splash off the apron. Vaquer targeted Liv’s knee with a dragon screw and later hit Devil’s Kiss on the announce desk, but Morgan survived. Stephanie then hit a superplex, followed by SVB and an Angel’s Wings Codebreaker for a near fall.

In the closing moments, Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez tried to interfere, but Becky Lynch stopped them. Roxanne still managed to hand Liv the championship belt, allowing Morgan to strike Vaquer with it. Liv Morgan won by pinfall with Oblivion, retaining the WWE Women’s World Championship.

Royce Keys Sets The Usos’ Car on Fire

Jacob Fatu and The Usos agreed to work together, with Jimmy and Jey telling Fatu they were calling an audible and would keep riding with him.

After the break, Jey Uso challenged 946 to come after them if they wanted a third straight attack. However, 946 had already taken down several people in the parking lot.

Royce Keys then walked past The Usos’ car and ordered OTM to destroy it. Keys poured fuel on the vehicle and set it on fire, warning that nobody was safe before 946 walked away from the burning car.

FAQs

Q. Who qualified for the Money in the Bank ladder match?

A. Bron Breakker and Sol Ruca qualified.

Q. Who attacked Matt Matthews?

A. The Miz and Kit Wilson attacked him.

Q. Who retained the WWE Women’s World Championship?

A. Liv Morgan retained the title.

Q. Who set The Usos’ car on fire?

A. Royce Keys and OTM set the car on fire.

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The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday said it has initiated an internal inquiry amid spiralling media speculation of disciplinary violations during the ongoing tour of England from where seven players were called back after massive losses in the first two Tests.

In a statement that did not any specify violation or the individuals involved, PCB’s media head Aamir Mir announced that the Board has initiated the inquiry owing to the media reports. “The Pakistan Cricket Board has initiated an internal disciplinary inquiry following media reports concerning discipline and conduct, which are currently being reviewed internally,” he said.

“The PCB handles such matters in accordance with its standard procedure. The process is being conducted under PCB regulations, ensuring all concerned individuals are given due consideration,” he added.

PCB had recalled seven players, including seniors Muhammad Rizwan, Imam ul Haq and Salman Ali Agha, after Pakistan’s successive losses. The third and final Test of the series begins September 9.

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