India’s first innings at Headingley turned into a full-blown showcase of the team’s next generation, with three young stars, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant, hammering centuries.
The trio’s performances pushed India to a commanding total and also caught the eye of Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka, who posted a heartfelt message on social media.
The businessman, who also owns the IPL franchise where Pant leads as captain, praised all three players but gave a special nod to Pant, who reached his century with a stunning six.
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What did Sanjiv Goenka say about the young Indian trio?
Goenka took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to express his admiration. His message read, “Three’s a charm with brilliant centuries from @ybj_19, @ShubmanGill, and now @RishabhPant17. Rishabh reaching his ton with a six speaks volumes about the future of Indian cricket. A commanding start to the series.”
Three’s a charm with brilliant centuries from @ybj_19, @ShubmanGill, and now @RishabhPant17. Rishabh reaching his ton with a six speaks volumes about the future of Indian cricket. A commanding start to the series. #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/Md6SUEwmVT
— Dr. Sanjiv Goenka (@DrSanjivGoenka) June 21, 2025
How did each player contribute in India’s innings?
Yashasvi Jaiswal kicked things off with a fluent knock. He stitched a solid opening stand with KL Rahul and later continued the charge after lunch. Jaiswal brought up his century in his very first Test innings in England, showing great poise before falling for 101.
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Captain Shubman Gill, playing his first Test as skipper. He made a superb 147 and form important stands with Jaiswal first and then Rishabh Pant.
Pant, meanwhile, delivered a typical whirlwind knock. He scored 134 runs off just 178 deliveries with 12 boundaries and 6 sixes. That moment, when he launched Shoaib Bashir over the ropes for completing his century, summed up his fearless attitude.