India ended the second session of the opening Test against England in a commanding position, reaching 215 for two at tea on Day 1 at Headingley on Friday. Yashasvi Jaiswal stood tall with a brilliant unbeaten century, while captain Shubman Gill provided valuable support with a composed half-century, as the pair stitched together an unbroken 123-run stand for the third wicket.

Jaiswal, continuing his impressive run in Test cricket, brought up his fifth century in the format with a fluent innings that combined elegance with authority. The 23-year-old left-hander reached the landmark in 144 deliveries, peppering the field with 16 boundaries and a towering six. Displaying superb footwork and timing, Jaiswal was proactive against both pace and spin, regularly rotating the strike and punishing loose deliveries.

At the other end, Gill looked equally confident in his first innings as India’s Test captain. Coming in at a crucial juncture after India had lost two wickets in quick succession just before lunch, Gill settled in quickly and played with a blend of caution and flair. He struck seven boundaries in his unbeaten 58 off 74 balls, showing great composure and awareness as he kept the scoreboard ticking and absorbed the pressure effectively.