Although Shubman Gill made a strong start to his Test captaincy debut, it may have a more unusual conclusion. In addition to guiding India with grace at Headingley on the first day of the opening Test against England, the 25-year-old made history by becoming only the fifth Indian to hit a century in his debut game as captain.

Gill's flawless 127, which included 14 boundaries and six sixes, was a masterclass in grace and command over 175 balls. For a batter who has long been identified as the future of India's red-ball batting lineup, it was a major achievement as it was his sixth Test century and his first outside of Asia. In 2021, he scored a remarkable 91 in the Gabba, which contributed to India's historic series victory. His collaboration with Yashasvi Jaiswal, who also scored a century (101), on Friday provided the groundwork for India's formidable 359/3 at stumps.

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However, a surprising technicality might overshadow Gill's debut as captain, despite the outpouring of accolades for his composure and smooth strokeplay.

What is the punishment for breaking the dress code?

Wearing black socks, a color expressly forbidden in test matches, might violate Clause 19.45 of the ICC's Clothing and Equipment Regulations, according to the ICC's regulations.

The longest format allows players to only use socks that are "white, cream, or light grey," according to the regulation, which was revised in May 2023. Any deviation is considered a Level 1 offense if it is determined to be intentional. Gill might be subject to a fine ranging from 10 to 20% of his match earnings in this scenario.

The match referee, though, has the discretion. If unforeseen events, such as damp or broken equipment, caused Gill to select his socks, the issue may be disregarded as an unintentional mistake.

The first day was all Gill's, regardless of the result. On day 1, India's dominance was brought about by the batter's obvious talent and his commanding presence at the crease. When Gill returns to bat on Saturday, he will be hoping to maintain the same level of enthusiasm.

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