Shubman Gill Smashes Historic Double Century as Indian Captain in England Test

Shubman Gill becomes the first Indian captain to register a double century on English soil and the first Asian captain ever to do so in SENA countries.

Shubman Gill etched his name into the record books on Day 2 of the second Test against England at Edgbaston, scoring a monumental unbeaten 200, his maiden double century in Test cricket. The 25-year-old also became the first Indian captain to register a double hundred on English soil and the first Asian captain ever to do so in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia).

Key Highlights

• Score: 200* off 311 balls | 21 fours, 2 sixes
• First Asian Captain to score a double hundred in SENA countries
• Surpasses Virat Kohli’s overseas double ton (200 vs WI, 2016)
• India’s total: 547/6 declared
• Partnerships: Steady stands with Rohit Sharma, Jadeja, and Iyer
• Celebration: Bowed to the crowd, hailed as “Next Kohli” by fans

Shubman Gill’s innings is now the highest individual score by an Indian captain in England, overtaking Azharuddin’s 179. His control, temperament, and stroke play have drawn praise from legends and fans alike, with social media erupting in admiration and comparisons to Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar.

A Milestone for Indian Cricket

• Only the 6th Indian captain to score a Test double hundred (after Kohli, Dhoni, Gavaskar, Pataudi, and Tendulkar)
• Sets tone for India’s dominance in the ongoing series
• Leads by example in just his second Test as captain

This historic knock could prove crucial in India’s bid to clinch the series in England. Gill’s maturity and command at the crease signal the arrival of a new era of leadership in Indian cricket.