Shubman Gill has delivered a breathtaking display of skill, leadership, and record-breaking feats as India dominate the second Test against England at Edgbaston. As captain, Gill led from the front — smashing 269 in the first innings and following up with an unbeaten 161 in the second — an extraordinary twin-century performance that helped India declare at a daunting 427/6, setting England an imposing 608-run target. His 269 was the highest ever score by an Indian captain in England, surpassing Sunil Gavaskar’s previous mark 

Gill also became the first Indian to score centuries in both innings of a Test match in England, joining the elite ranks of Sunil Gavaskar and Virat Kohli. With a total of 430 runs in the match, he set the record for most runs by an Indian in a single Test, and with 460 runs in four innings, he surpassed Virat Kohli’s debut-series captaincy record of 449 runs.

His command didn’t stop at numbers. On-field, he exchanged playful banter with England’s Harry Brook, responding coolly to Brook's suggestion to declare earlier: “Bad luck for us,” Gill quipped. Gill’s impressive form extends beyond just his Test heroics. In ODIs, he became the youngest to reach a double century (208*) and holds the fastest 2,000 runs milestone 

In the IPL, he led Gujarat Titans to their maiden title in 2022 and collected the Orange Cap in 2023, showcasing his consistent excellence. His achievements recently earned him the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award for 2023‑24. Despite becoming one of India’s youngest Test captains at 25, Gill has showcased remarkable composure and maturity—vital as he takes charge during a transitional period for Indian cricket. At Edgbaston, Gill’s twin centuries, acumen and charisma have reaffirmed his place among cricketing greats and marked him as a transformative force in India’s red-ball future.