Gill Fires Back After Historic Edgbaston Win
India scripted a monumental turnaround in the second Test at Edgbaston, defeating England by 336 runs—their biggest-ever Test win away from home. After a disappointing loss in Leeds, the team bounced back under Shubman Gill’s inspirational leadership, leveling the series 1-1.
Gill led from the front with scores of 269 and 161, becoming the first captain in Test history to score over 400 runs in a single match. Supported by Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant, India posted a combined total of 1014 runs across both innings.
“Where’s My Favourite Journalist?” – Gill’s Mic-Drop Moment
At the post-match press conference, Gill took a cheeky dig at a journalist who had questioned India’s poor record at Edgbaston—where they had never won in 19 previous attempts.
“I can’t see my favourite journalist. Where is he? I wanted to see him,” Gill said with a smile.
He added that he doesn’t believe in historical baggage:
“I believe we are the best team to have come here in England… If we keep making the right decisions and keep fighting, this could be a series to remember.”
Siraj, Akash Deep Shine in Bumrah’s Absence
With Jasprit Bumrah rested, Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep rose to the occasion. Siraj picked up 6 wickets in the first innings, while Akash Deep delivered a stunning 10-wicket match haul, including key breakthroughs on Day 5.
Gill praised the bowling unit, saying:
“Any bowling unit of ours can take 20 wickets anywhere—and this was an example of that.”
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