Gill scored an imperious 269 on day two at Edgbaston, besting Sunil Gavaskar's claim to the highest ever score by an Indian batter on English soil and Virat Kohli's mark for the biggest knock by an India captain, as his side posted 587.

Shubman Gill’s parents, Lakhwinder and Keart, were filled with pride after his maiden Test double century vs England at Edgbaston. His father recalled his early cricketing days, while his mother offered blessings and cheered him on.

New captain Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 114 has led India’s gritty effort to 310-5 against England on day one of the second test in Birmingham.