WATCH: Funny conversation between Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal in first Test of ongoing ENG vs IND Test series

In a match already rich with performances and milestones, a light-hearted on-field exchange between Team India’s young guns Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal provided a delightful moment for fans during the first Test between India and England at Headingley, Leeds.

Jaiswal, who stole the show with a commanding century, was caught on the stump mic having a comical chat with newly appointed Test captain Shubman Gill. The pair were building a solid third-wicket partnership after early setbacks, but it wasn’t just their batting that had fans glued, it was their banter.

"Call Me Loudly, No!" – Jaiswal's Hilarious Plea to Gill

During a moment picked up by the stump mic, Jaiswal, in a half-joking, half-serious tone, told Gill: "Just tell me 'NO' loudly when you don’t want a run. I have a habit to run after hitting." Gill chuckled in response, clearly amused, and responded with a mix of humor and instruction: "Don’t run if I say no, okay?" Later, when Jaiswal again darted out for a single only to be sent back, he was seen visibly frustrated, saying: "Oh, you don’t want to come!"

The funny but telling exchange gave fans a rare glimpse into the chemistry between two of India’s most promising batters. The video of the conversation quickly went viral on social media, with fans and commentators enjoying the glimpse into the players' camaraderie and instincts in the heat of battle.

Watch the video:

Yashasvi Jaiswal to Shubman Gill:

"Just tell me NO loudly when you don't want a run, I've a habit to run after hitting". 🤣❤️pic.twitter.com/VrtE2C5bDq

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 20, 2025

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Jaiswal Hits Century, Gill Leads Strong Start as India Dominate Day 1

Beyond the laughs, it was Yashasvi Jaiswal's brilliant century that powered India to a dominant Day 1 total. He became the first Indian to score a Test century in both Australia and England in his debut matches in those countries. His hundred was a masterclass in off-side play, peppered with elegant cuts and fierce drives, particularly against England’s seamers.

He brought up his fifth Test century with two crisp boundaries off Brydon Carse, followed by a sharp single to point, an ironic nod to the very habit he joked about earlier. Jaiswal was eventually dismissed for 101 off 159 balls by Ben Stokes, but not before stitching together a vital 126-run stand with Gill. The Indian skipper looked in fine touch himself, racing to a half-century in just 56 balls, his fastest in Test cricket to date, and was unbeaten on 82 at stumps.

India finished Day 1 at 276/3 in 70 overs, with Gill and Rishabh Pant (12*) at the crease. Earlier, KL Rahul and debutant Sai Sudarshan fell cheaply, but the Jaiswal-Gill stand steadied the innings and put India in control. England’s bowling attack, led by Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, and Shoaib Bashir, struggled in the heat and on a pitch offering little assistance.