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06 Jul

India Crush England by 336 Runs at Edgbaston as Gill and Akash Deep Script Historic Test Triumph

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National Times Bureau, July 6: India etched their name into cricketing history on July 6, clinching a thumping 336-run victory over England at Edgbaston—their first-ever Test win at the iconic venue. The triumph not only leveled the five-match series 1–1 but also showcased two phenomenal performances destined for the record books.Captain Shubman Gill was named Player of the Match after an extraordinary batting display, amassing a colossal 430 runs across both innings, with scores of 269 and 161. His aggregate became one of the highest by a visiting batter in England, underlining his growing stature as a modern-day Test giant.But it…

05 Jul

India Tightens Grip as England Reels at Edgbaston

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Birmingham, July 5— India seized complete control of the Edgbaston Test on Sunday, declaring their second innings at 427/6 and leaving England with an improbable 608-run target heading into the final day.Shubman Gill starred yet again, scoring a sublime 161 to add to his monumental 269 from the first innings, surpassing Sunil Gavaskar’s record for the most runs by an Indian in a single Test match. KL Rahul (66), Rishabh Pant (58), and Ravindra Jadeja (54*) provided vital contributions to propel India’s total in the second innings.In reply, England faltered early and reached stumps at 58/3. Young pacer Akash Deep…

04 Jul

Smith, Brook Lead England Fightback, But India Remain on Top in Edgbaston Test

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Edgbaston, July 4: Jamie Smith and Harry Brook staged a spectacular rescue act for England on Day 3 of the second Test against India, but the visitors retained a strong grip on the match with a healthy lead heading into Day 4.Resuming at a shaky 77/3, England’s top order crumbled further in the morning as Mohammed Siraj dismissed Joe Root and Ben Stokes in quick succession, leaving the hosts reeling at 84/5.From there, wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith and Harry Brook transformed the innings with an extraordinary 303-run stand for the sixth wicket. Smith, playing only his sixth Test, smashed a career-best unbeaten 184, becoming…

03 Jul

Gill’s Record 269 Powers India to 587; England Reels at 77/3 on Day 2 at Edgbaston

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Edgbaston, July 3: Shubman Gill lit up Day 2 of the second Test with a masterful 269 the highest-ever score by an Indian captain on English soil steering India to a mammoth 587 in their first innings. His innings, laced with 13th double-century of his Test career, was the cornerstone of India’s dominance.Partnering with Ravindra Jadeja, who contributed a solid 89, Gill added over 200 runs for the sixth wicket, showcasing control and grit against England’s pace and swing. Earlier contributions from Yashasvi Jaiswal (87) helped build momentum, as India’s top and middle order fired collectively.England’s reply got off to…

03 Jul

Gill Scripts History with Record Double Ton as Indian Captain in England

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Edgbaston, July 3: Shubman Gill etched his name in cricketing history on Thursday, becoming the first Indian and Asian captain to score a double century in a Test match in England. The milestone came on Day 2 of the second Test at Edgbaston, as Gill pulled Josh Tongue for a single to reach the landmark.The Indian skipper’s innings didn’t just make history — it rewrote records. His eventual score surpassed Sunil Gavaskar’s 221 at The Oval in 1979, setting a new mark for the highest individual Test score by an Indian batter on English soil. Before Gill’s feat, the best…