Skipper Shubman Gill slammed a majestic maiden double century that propelled India to a commanding 564 for seven at tea on day two of the second Test against England at Edgbaston on Thursday.

Earlier in the day, Gill resumed his innings alongside Ravindra Jadeja, with the pair having already frustrated England’s bowlers. Together, they extended their sixth-wicket stand to a formidable 203 runs, capitalising on benign batting conditions and a largely toothless English attack. Jadeja, ever the dependable ally, compiled a fluent 89 before falling to Josh Tongue, who finally managed to breach India’s resolute partnership.

India’s morning session yielded 109 runs, laying a robust platform for further acceleration. However, the highlight of the day unequivocally belonged to Gill. The 25-year-old’s innings was a masterclass in controlled aggression and technical finesse. He pierced gaps with precision, drove with silken grace, and rarely looked troubled, blending caution with calculated risk to perfection.