Shubman Gill's Historic Double Century

In a historic performance at Edgbaston, Shubman Gill became the first Indian and Asian captain to score a double century in a Test match held in England. The achievement came on the second day of a gripping match, marking a significant milestone in Indian cricket history.

Not only did Gill surpass Sunil Gavaskar's longstanding record of 221 runs at the Oval back in 1979, but he also topped the previous best by Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan at Lord's. His remarkable innings featured 21 fours and two sixes, further highlighting his prowess on English soil.

Gill's 311-ball triumph places him among the Indian cricket elite, alongside legends like MAK Pataudi, Sunil Gavaskar, and MS Dhoni. His debut double ton as Test captain, completed with a single off Josh Tongue's bowling, marks a new high in the annals of SENA cricket countries' performances by an Indian skipper.

(With inputs from agencies.)