Shubman Gill chats with Roger Federer, becoming only the fourth Indian captain to… | Cricket News
Indian Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill added another memorable moment to his tour of England after receiving an invitation to watch the ongoing Wimbledon 2026 Championships from the iconic Royal Box. With the invitation, Gill became the fourth Indian cricket captain to be hosted at the prestigious enclosure, joining the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Reserved for distinguished guests from sport, entertainment, politics and public life, the Royal Box is one of the most exclusive seating areas at the All England Club and is considered one of the WimbledonThe highest honor for visiting personalities. Gill’s visit also created a lot of buzz on social media. A video showing the Indian captain talking to a great tennis player Roger Federer went viral, with fans delighted to see two sporting icons sharing a moment at the Championships.
Shubman Gill with Sachin Tendulkar at Wimbledon. (x)
The 26-year-old was also spotted watching the action with Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali Tendulkar, adding a high-profile moment to his Wimbledon appearance. Gill is currently in England with the Indian team ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against England. Despite a busy international schedule, he managed to attend two of Britain’s biggest sporting events during the tour. Earlier this week, Gill experienced his first Formula 1 race after attending the British Grand Prix at Silverstone as a VIP guest. The Indian skipper enjoyed behind-the-scenes access throughout the race weekend, visiting the paddock, interacting with members of the Formula 1 fraternity and getting a closer look at areas normally reserved for teams, drivers and special invitees. In the field, Gill had a good touch during the bilateral series. He remained unbeaten on 84 in the first match before making a commanding 154 in the second match. In the third and final fixture, the opener lowered himself down the batting order as India sealed a comfortable nine-wicket win. India will now face England in the fifth and final T20I at Southampton on Saturday before shifting focus to the three-match ODI series.
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