Shubman Gill's Historic Double Century Puts India in Command

Shubman Gill's record-breaking double century has put India firmly in control of the second Test against England, with the team cruising to 564 for seven at tea on Thursday's second day. Gill, remaining unbeaten on 265, forged a crucial 144-run partnership with Washington Sundar, solidifying India's dominance.

The flat pitch at Edgbaston posed challenges for England's bowlers, who struggled to contain Gill's onslaught. As Gill becomes the first Asian captain to score a double hundred in England, he has surpassed Indian legends Sunil Gavaskar and Rahul Dravid for the highest individual score by an Indian in the country, asserting his ambition to be the series' top batter.

England's attempts to disrupt India were thwarted by Gill's dazzling stroke play, which included five boundaries off part-timer Harry Brook, while Sundar complemented the effort with key support. England's Joe Root momentarily stemmed the flow with Sundar's wicket, but Gill's milestone highlighted a commanding innings for India.

(With inputs from agencies.)