Sourav Ganguly predicts two more centurions in stunning comparison to iconic win during ENG vs IND 2025 1st Test

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly predicted two more centuries, apart from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, in their first innings of the opening Test against England in Leeds. India enjoyed a brilliant start to their Test tour of England, finishing the opening day of the first Test on 359/3 in 85 overs.

Youngsters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill scored sublime centuries, with the former dismissed on 101 and the latter still batting on 127*. Wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant was also unbeaten on 65 at stumps on Day 1.

India's incredible batting display garnered massive praise from the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who posted on his X handle:

"A solid foundation laid by KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal enabled India to have a good day. Congratulations to Yashasvi and Shubman Gill for their brilliant centuries. Rishabh Pant’s contribution was equally important for the team."

He added:

"India’s batting today reminded me of the Headingley Test in 2002, when Rahul (Dravid), Sourav Ganguly, and I scored hundreds in the first innings, and we went on to win the Test. Today, Yashasvi and Shubman have done their part. Who will be the third centurion this time?"

Ganguly responded to Tendulkar's post, saying:

"Hi Champ .. this time it could be 4 .. on this good surface .. Pant and may be Karun .. the surface on day 1 in 2002 .. was a bit different then this.."

For the uninitiated, the Test match referred to by Tendulkar was the third Test in India's 2002 tour of England in Leeds. Batting first, they scored 628/8 declared, with Tendulkar, Ganguly, and Rahul Dravid scoring 193, 128, and 248, respectively. India won the contest by an innings and 46 runs.

"How good was India today" - Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly praised Team India for their outstanding batting performance on Day 1 of the first Test against England. The former captain pointed to Shubman Gill's improvement with the bat in away conditions and credited Yashasvi Jaiswal for continuing his excellent form.

Before the response to Tendulkar, Ganguly posted on his X handle:

"How good was india today .start of a series day 1 .. so much improvement in Shubhman gill test match batting in away conditions .. Yashasvi as usual superb again .. looked a quality team . Long series awaits."

India are looking to win a Test series in England for the first time since the 2007 triumph under Dravid. Ganguly and Tendulkar also played massive roles in their 1-0 series win in 2007.