Neither Sachin Tendulkar nor Virat Kohli could ever notch up a double century on English soil. But Shubman Gill changed that narrative in spectacular fashion. His monumental 269 against England at Edgbaston on Day 2 of the second Test rewrote the record books and set a new benchmark in Indian cricket.
No Indian captain had ever achieved such a feat in England — until now. As Gill sailed past the 200-run mark, former England skipper Michael Atherton, on commentary duty, made sure the cricketing world took notice, pointing out how Gill had accomplished what even legends like Tendulkar and Kohli couldn’t on English turf.
Shubman Gill’s Masterclass at No.4: Filling Big Shoes with a Risk-Free, Elegant Knock
Michael Atherton praised Shubman Gill’s innings at No.4, noting that while Gill is stepping into the huge roles once held by Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, neither of those legends managed a double century in England. Atherton described Shubman Gill performance as “masterful” and “utterly chanceless,” highlighting his flawless, flowing strokeplay, especially his gorgeous off-side drives, which kept England under constant pressure.
Gill risk-free approach was key in helping India post a commanding total of 587 runs on Day 2. After the match, Shubman Gill revealed he had worked hard on specific aspects of his batting ahead of the five-match Test series, and the results were showing. He also praised the team’s improved fielding at Edgbaston, which has been a major talking point for the Indian side so far.
