2nd Test: Gill's Maiden Double Hundred Puts India On Top

Shubman Gill earned himself a place in the pantheon of Indian batting heavyweights with a near flawless, record-breaking double hundred, giving his team complete control of the second Test against England here on Thursday.

- Press Trust of India

Gill's monumental 269 off 387 balls in his debut series as Test captain allowed India to post a massive 587 all out before the inexperienced Indian pace attack delivered upfront to dismantle England top-order to reduce the hosts to 77 for three at stumps on day two.

Joe Root (18 batting off 37) and Harry Brook (30 batting off 53) settled the nerves in the England dressing room after the hosts lost three wickets for 25 runs.

While England bowlers got no help from the surface, the Indians found swing and seam.