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Young Indian batting sensation Shubman Gill has delivered a performance for the ages in the Edgbaston Test against England. His remarkable double of 269 and 161 has not only rewritten record books but also earned high praise from his predecessor Virat Kohli. Gill's stunning 430-run aggregate is the second-highest in a single Test match, placing him in elite historical company. His breakthrough moment represents a significant milestone in Indian cricket, signaling the emergence of a potentially generational talent.

Key Points: Shubman Gill Shatters Records Earning Kohli's Praise in Edgbaston Test

  • Gill scores record-breaking 430 runs across two innings at Edgbaston
  • Becomes second Indian to hit double century and century in same Test
  • Surpasses Virat Kohli's previous Indian captain performance record
  • Creates historic batting milestone with flamboyant 269 and 161 scores
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You deserve all of this: Gill earns plaudits from his predecessor Virat Kohli after match-defining exploits in Birmingham

Young Indian batsman Shubman Gill stuns England with historic double century, receives glowing endorsement from Virat Kohli after remarkable performance

"Well played, star boy. Rewriting history. Onwards and upwards from here. You deserve all of this - Virat Kohli"

New Delhi, July 5

India's batting mainstay Virat Kohli had unstinting praise in store for Test captain Shubman Gill, who redefined the art of batting with a record-shattering hundred in the second innings of the second Test against England at Edgbaston.

At a venue where India is yet to register its maiden Test win, Gill led from the front following his memorable 269(387) in the first innings and then topped it up with a flamboyant 161(162) in his second turn to rescript the history books on the fourth day. Gill, who etched his name with golden words while batting at number four, earned plaudits from his predecessor, Virat, who made the position his own during his 14-year-long stint.

"Well played, star boy. Rewriting history. Onwards and upwards from here. You deserve all of this," Virat wrote on Instagram.

Gill's prowess reflected in the sizzling numbers he garnered throughout his endeavours on the crease. With a whopping 430 runs across both innings, Gill has the second-highest aggregate of runs in a single Test, behind England's Graham Gooch, who had an output of 456 runs after scoring 333 and 123 against India at Lord's back in 1990.

Gill became the second batter to register 150-plus scores in both innings of a Test after Allan Border (150* & 153) against Pakistan in Lahore in 1980. Gill's outing is also the first instance of a 250-plus and 150-plus score in a Test by a batter.

The 25-year-old is only the second Indian, after Gavaskar, to hit a double century and a century in the same Test, scoring 124 and 220 against the West Indies at Port of Spain in 1971. Other batters having achieved this feat include Australia's KD Walters, West Indies RG Lowe, Australia's Greg Chappell, England's Gooch, WI icon Lara, Sri Lanka's Sangakkara and Australia's Marnus Labuschagne.

He has outdone ex-skipper and legendary batter Virat (243 and 50) to have the highest aggregate by an Indian captain in a Test match. Virat's effort came against Sri Lanka at his home stadium, Arun Jaitley Stadium, back in December 2017.

Gill is the second Asian batter with 350-plus aggregate in a Test outside the subcontinent after Pakistan's Hanif Mohammad (354: 17 and 337) at Bridgetown in 1958.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
While Gill's performance was outstanding, I feel the article is exaggerating a bit by comparing him to legends like Gavaskar and Kohli so early. Let's give him time to establish himself properly before making such comparisons.
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Sarah B
As an England fan, I must admit Gill's batting was a masterclass! That second innings knock was brutal yet elegant. India seems to have found their next batting superstar. Well played!
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Aditya G
The best part was seeing Virat's appreciation for Gill. Shows the great sportsmanship in our team. No ego, just pure love for the game and respect for talent. This is why Indian cricket is in good hands!
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Nisha Z
Gill's technique against swing bowling was textbook perfect! After so many years, finally we have a batsman who can dominate overseas conditions like this. Can't wait to see him in Australia later this year! 🔥
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Karan T
The records broken by Gill in this match are mind-blowing! But what impressed me most was his temperament - never looked troubled even when wickets were falling at the other end. True champion material!

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