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Young Indian cricket sensation Shubman Gill has etched his name in cricket history with a breathtaking performance against England at Edgbaston. His remarkable double century and subsequent century have not only broken multiple records but also earned widespread acclaim from experts and his own coach. At just 25 years old, Gill has demonstrated exceptional technical prowess and composure at the international level. His achievement positions him as a potential game-changing talent for Indian cricket in the years to come.

Key Points: Shubman Gill Shatters Records in Historic England Test Double

  • Gill becomes second Indian after Gavaskar to score double and century in one Test
  • Achieves second-highest Test match run aggregate in history
  • Outperforms Virat Kohli's captaincy batting record
  • Historic performance at Edgbaston with 269 and 161 runs
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He will make more records: Shubman Gill's childhood coach on his historic Birmingham outing

Shubman Gill's phenomenal 430-run performance at Edgbaston breaks multiple records, earning praise from his childhood coach

"Shubman is just getting started. He will make more records. - Sukhwinder Tinku, Gill's Childhood Coach"

Mohali, July 6

Indian test skipper Shubman Gill's childhood coach, Sukhwinder Tinku, praised him for his superb double hundred in the first innings, followed by a hundred in the second innings of the 2nd test against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Tinku praised Gill's technical foundation and composure, expressing confidence that this is just the beginning of a record-breaking career.

While speaking to ANI, Sukhwinder Tinku said, "Shubman is just getting started. He will make more records. What he is today is a result of his techniques. I prepare all my students technically. He understood the game very young. He has always played with composure."

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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.

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. 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.

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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Sarah B
As someone new to cricket, I'm amazed by these stats! Double century AND century in same match? That's insane. Can someone explain why this is so rare?
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Aditya G
While Gill's performance was outstanding, I hope selectors don't overburden him with expectations. Remember what happened with Prithvi Shaw? Let him grow naturally.
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Priya S
His coach Sukhwinder Tinku deserves credit too! 👏 In India we often celebrate players but forget the mentors who shape them. More power to our grassroots coaches!
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Michael C
That second innings strike rate of nearly 100 in a Test match! That's the modern cricket we love to see. Gill is redefining how Tests can be played.
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Kavya N
My Punjabi heart is swelling with pride! From small town Fazilka to creating history at Edgbaston - this is the Indian dream. Hard work pays off 💪
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Varun X
Records aside, what impressed me most was his temperament. At 25, leading the team overseas and handling pressure like a veteran. That's captaincy material right there.

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