Sports News: The newly appointed captain of the Indian test team, Shubman Gill, broke Virat Kohli's record. After having batted for almost two days, Gill's classy 269 helped India dominate the first innings. Scoring a mammoth 587, India is in a commanding position. The ever-so-stylish Shubman Gill scored thirty 4s alongside three maximums in his fluent-looking innings. Following his brilliant double-ton, the young right-handed no. 4 batter has shattered former skipper Kohli's record at Edgbaston.
Prince Gill surpasses King Kohli
Shubman Gill has broken Virat Kohli's record for the highest total at Edgbaston. The former skipper scored 149 at Edgbaston in the first test against the same side back in 2018. Gill is now well ahead of his idol and former teammate, Kohli. His 269 not only has beaten Virat's record but also has made him the Indian batter with the highest score in England.
Breaking records consistently, Gill also became the youngest Indian batter to score a double century in England. Prior to him, only two Indians had scored a double-ton in England: the legendary Sunil Gavaskar (221) in 1979 and Rahul Dravid (212) in 2002, both at The Oval.
An inning for the ages!
Gill's 269 not only put India in a brilliant position in the second test but also made a statement in the cricketing fraternity. His innings was a testament to his skill, hard work, and passion, which we all saw in his roar after slamming the double ton. The innings have put England on the back foot and have made a strong assertion that India is here to dominate, not defend. Overall, his 269 is the eighth-highest score by a visiting batter in England.
Gill joins an elite list
His immaculate 269 at Edgbaston has laid a strong foundation for India. Gill has not only successfully chased Virat's record but has also entered an elite list dominated by the Indians—batters to score a double ton in ODIs and Tests. The list includes legendary batters like Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, and Chris Gayle. He has become the fifth batter to achieve the feat.
