GILL: THE CALM RUN MACHINE

Shubman ton, Jadeja's scalps take India towards another early finish as the hosts reduce WI to 140/4, visitors trail by 378 runs

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Shubman Gill the batter led the way with his 10th century and then the captain gave his strike-bowler Ravindra Jadeja enough time to tighten the noose on West Indies as India galloped towards another comprehensive victory in the second Test, here Saturday.

Gill (129 not out) cruised to his century in the post-lunch session but without caring for an easy double hundred which looked inevitable against a poor bowling attack.

He declared the Indian innings with hosts reaching 518 for five, one hour into post lunch session.

What stood out on the day was how ‘Gill the batter’ and ‘Gill the skipper’ were in perfect sync.

The skipper didn't let the ‘batter’ take over in pursuit of personal glory even though there was enough time at his disposal to beef up his personal statistics.