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Shubman Gill has received a special honour amid India’s ongoing white-ball tour of England. He is currently preparing to lead India in the upcoming three-match ODI series against England.
India’s Test and ODI captain has earned an invitation that only a few Indian cricket legends have received in the past, like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli – two of the greatest batters.
Shubman Gill joins Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Elite Wimbledon Club
As reported by PTI, Shubman Gill has been invited to watch the famous Wimbledon Championships from the prestigious Royal Box. The invitation is considered one of the biggest honours for international sports personalities visiting the United Kingdom.
With the iconic Wimbledon invitation, Gill has joined a very exclusive group of Indian cricketers. Before the current Indian skipper, only Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma had received the opportunity to watch Wimbledon from the Royal Box.
The honour reflects Gill’s growing popularity in world cricket. At just 26 years of age, he is already leading India’s ODI and Test teams. Before visiting Wimbledon and the ODI series in England, Gill has already attended one of the biggest events in world motorsport.
India’s Test and ODI skipper @ShubmanGill has been invited to watch the Wimbledon from the prestigious Royal Box. After Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, he will be the 4th Indian captain to get an invitation.
— Kushan Sarkar (@kushansarkar) July 10, 2026
Shubman Gill enjoys VIP experience at British Grand Prix before England ODIs
The Indian captain was present at the British Grand Prix held at the famous Silverstone Circuit. It was Gill’s first-ever Formula 1 race, where he attended as a special VIP guest.
During his visit to Silverstone, Gill got a chance to explore the Formula 1 paddock and experience the behind-the-scenes atmosphere of one of the biggest races on the F1 calendar.
The stylish right-handed batter also interacted with several members of the Formula 1 community and enjoyed exclusive access that is usually reserved for special guests and top personalities.
All eyes on Shubman Gill as India targets ODI comeback against England
Well, Shubman Gill’s biggest challenge lies ahead. India has already lost the five-match T20I series to England, having lost the three games following a whitewash in Durham.
After the fifth and final T20I on July 11 in Southampton, the Men in Blue will shift their focus to the three-match ODI series. Fans must be excited for this series that will see the return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma into the action.
After a disappointing T20I campaign, India will be hoping to make a strong comeback in the ODI series against England as they have already begun preparations for the ICC World Cup 2027. Amid this, Gautam Gambhir’s animated chat with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi draws attention after IND vs ENG 4th T20I.
BCCI takes big call after England humiliation
Meanwhile, the BCCI is set to review the performances of the Indian cricket team and the coaching staff after India’s embarrassing T20I series defeat against England. The decision came after England’s dominant nine-wicket win over India in the fourth T20I at Bristol on July 9.
With this win, the hosts took a 3-0 lead in the five-match T20I series against the Men in Blue. According to reports, the review will look at both the players and the support staff, including head coach Gautam Gambhir, whose contract runs until 2027.
Before losing to England, India had also suffered a 2-0 T20I series defeat against Ireland. This happened for the first time since 2019 when India lost back-to-backe T20I series.
