Edgbaston, Birmingham: Shubman Gill etched his name into the record books by scoring the highest individual score by an Indian captain in an overseas Test, surpassing Virat Kohli’s 200 against the West Indies in 2016. Gill achieved the milestone with a commanding double century against England at Edgbaston during the ongoing five-Test series.
The 25-year-old, under scrutiny ahead of the tour due to a dismal average of 14.66 in England and his controversial elevation to captaincy, silenced critics with back-to-back centuries. After scoring 147 in the series opener at Headingley, Gill followed it up with a career-defining double hundred at Edgbaston.
Despite India losing wickets at regular intervals, Gill anchored the innings, forging crucial partnerships with Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja to steady the visitors. His gritty knock not only lifted India’s innings but also reaffirmed his leadership credentials on the toughest of tours.
