Shubman Gill chats with Federer, becomes only fourth Indian captain to...
Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill was invited to the Royal Box at Wimbledon 2026, becoming the fourth Indian captain to receive the honor. His appearance, alongside tennis legend Roger Federer, has generated significant media attention during his tour of England.
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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.
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