Shubman Gill's Stellar Double Century Marks New Milestone in Indian Cricket

Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill has etched his name in history books with a stunning double century against England, becoming the first Indian and Asian captain to achieve this rare feat on English soil.

Speaking to the host broadcaster, Gill revealed that a return to basics and technical tweaks helped him rediscover the joy of batting, leading to his remarkable 269 off 387 balls. His prowess not only surpassed Sunil Gavaskar's iconic 221 from 1979 but also dethroned Virat Kohli's record as the highest score by an Indian captain in Tests.

As Gill secured this monumental achievement, India's bowlers proved their mettle, leaving England at 77/3 by the second day's end. Gill emphasized the significance of strategic bowling to frustrate opposition batsmen, reinforcing India's tactical edge in the series.

(With inputs from agencies.)