Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, the Indian team clinched a victorious win against England by 336 runs at the Edgbaston Test match. This triumph leveled the five-match series at 1-1. After taking a loss in the first Test at Leeds, the Indian team made a stunning comeback, of which the true hero was none other than Captain Shubman Gill.
In the Edgbaston Test match, Shubman Gill crushed records by scoring a century in both innings. In the first innings, he secured 269 runs, his best Test score, with the aid of 30 boundaries and three sixes. In the second innings, he added 161 runs, bringing his total to 430 runs in the match, setting the highest record by an Indian batsman in a single Test.
The Controversy Surrounding Shubman...
While Shubman Gill's performance on the field has been spectacular, he has also found himself submerged in controversy. When he stepped out of the dressing room to declare India's second innings, he was spotted wearing a black Nike vest, which is being seen as a breach of the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) regulations.
It's worth noting that the official kit sponsor for the Indian cricket team is Adidas, with a contract in place until March 2028. According to this agreement, Adidas sponsors the kits for India's men's, women's, and age-category teams. Therefore, Shubman Gill sporting apparel with another company’s logo might fall under this contract's violation purview.
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When Ganguly Broke the Rules...
As pictures and videos of Shubman Gill went viral, they sparked widespread debate. Some joked about it, while others saw it as a violation of BCCI’s commercial rules. However, it remains unclear if any action will be taken against Gill by BCCI.
Back in the 2006-07 season, Sourav Ganguly was penalized for wearing a Puma headband when Nike was the kit sponsor. Following that incident, BCCI instructed players to steer clear of apparel that could potentially breach contractual obligations.
