India Captain Gill Scores Record 269 as England Trails by 510 Runs at Edgbaston

India captain Shubman Gill scored a record-breaking 269 to lead India to a commanding first innings total of 587 in the second Test against England at Edgbaston. Gill's innings surpassed previous records held by Indian greats Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, and Sunil Gavaskar, marking the highest score by an India captain and the highest by an Indian outside Asia. In the absence of injured Jasprit Bumrah, stand-in fast bowler Akash Deep took crucial wickets, including a double-wicket maiden that saw England slump to 77-3, trailing by 510 runs at stumps. England's top order faltered against a relentless Indian bowling attack, with notable dismissals including Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope, while Joe Root and Harry Brook offered some resistance. The flat pitch favored batsmen, but India's bowling, led by Deep and Mohammed Siraj, imposed pressure in the latter stages of the day. England faces a daunting task to avoid defeat, with the match heavily tilted in India's favor following Gill's masterclass and the disciplined bowling effort.