Shubman Gill chats with Federer, becomes only fourth Indian captain to...

India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill added another memorable moment to his England tour after receiving an invitation to watch the ongoing Wimbledon 2026 Championships from the iconic Royal Box. With the invitation, Gill became only the fourth Indian cricket captain to be hosted in 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 among the most exclusive seating areas at the All England Club and is regarded as one of Wimbledon's highest honours for visiting personalities. Gill's visit has also generated significant buzz on social media. A video showing the India captain in conversation with tennis great Roger Federer has gone viral, with fans delighted to see two sporting icons sharing a moment at the Championships. The 26-year-old was also spotted watching the action alongside Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali Tendulkar, adding another 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 has 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 close look at areas typically reserved for teams, drivers and special invitees. On the field, Gill has been in excellent touch during the bilateral series. He remained unbeaten on 84 in the opening match before producing a commanding 154 in the second game. In the third and final fixture, the opener moved himself down the batting order as India sealed a comfortable nine-wicket victory. India will now take on England in the fifth and final T20I at Southampton on Saturday before shifting focus to the three-match ODI series.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.