India’s newly appointed Test captain, Shubman Gill, delivered yet another masterclass with the bat—this time in the second innings of the second Test against England at Edgbaston. His electrifying century added to an already unforgettable performance, cementing his place in the red-ball format at no.4.
Gill, just 24, followed up his first-innings knock of 269—a record-breaking feat for an Indian Test captain—with a dazzling 161 in the second. That performance brought his match tally to a staggering 430 runs, a monumental contribution that helped India post a towering target of 608 for the hosts.
Cricket fans were thrilled, and former captain Virat Kohli also praised Gill for his outstanding performance. Taking to Instagram, Kohli shared a heartfelt message for the young star.
“Well played, star boy. Rewriting history. Onwards and upwards from here. You deserve all of this,” Kohli wrote on his Instagram story.
Virat Kohli’s Instagram story for Shubman Gill ❤️🥺 pic.twitter.com/adS1P5dMoU
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 5, 2025
Gill’s 269 in the first innings is now the highest score ever made by an Indian Test captain in a single innings—breaking a record that used to belong to Kohli himself. Gill becoming captain and playint at No.4 posoition has alreay created immense similarity between Virat and him.
Gill, just 24, followed up his first-innings knock of 269—a record-breaking feat for an Indian Test captain—with a dazzling 161 in the second. That performance brought his match tally to a staggering 430 runs, a monumental contribution that helped India post a towering target of 608 for the hosts.
And his form in the series has been nothing short of extraordinary. After just two Tests, Gill has already scored a massive 585 runs, making him the top run-scorer in the series by a long margin.
Interestingly, just days before the first Test at Headingley, Kohli—who retired from Test cricket during the IPL 2025 season—hosted Gill, vice-captain Rishabh Pant, and a few others at his home in London. The bond between Kohli and Gill has grown over time, with the senior legend often showing support for the young star.
This isn’t the first time Kohli has praised Gill publicly. Back in IPL 2023, after another standout century from Gill, Kohli had posted: “There is potential and then there’s Gill. Go on and lead the next generation. God bless you.”
At the moment, Kohli is away from Test cricket and only plays ODIs for India. His next international appearance is expected in October.
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