Shubman Gill's magnificent double century at Edgbaston against England has drawn rich praise from former cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin, who lauded the young Indian skipper for emulating Virat Kohli's feat at the same venue. Gill's innings not only solidified India's position in the second Test but also etched his name in the record books.

Gill's double ton is his first in Test cricket, reaching the milestone with a calm single. This achievement makes him the second youngest Indian captain to score a Test double hundred, only behind MAK Pataudi. He is also the first Asian captain to achieve this feat on English soil and in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia) conditions. Furthermore, Gill now holds the record for the highest Test score by an Indian captain in England, surpassing Mohammad Azharuddin's previous record.

Yuvraj Singh, known for his flamboyant style and mentorship, was quick to express his admiration for Gill. "When responsibility calls, some rise and some soar!" Yuvraj wrote on X, congratulating Gill for becoming one of the rare few to score consecutive hundreds as Test captain. He also acknowledged Gill for joining the elite club of captains to score back-to-back Test centuries.

Ravichandran Ashwin also joined in praising Gill, recognizing the significance of the innings for the young captain's leadership journey. "A double for Gill. Fabulous start to his leadership stint, this would do him a world of good moving forward," Ashwin posted on X, expressing optimism for India's prospects in the match.

Gill's innings was a blend of patience, class, and controlled aggression. He displayed immense maturity in anchoring the Indian innings, especially after the team faced a mini-collapse in the final session of Day 1. His unbroken 99-run stand with Ravindra Jadeja on Day 1 and a commanding 203-run partnership on Day 2 showcased his ability to build partnerships and dominate the opposition.

Several records were broken during Gill's innings. He became the first Indian batsman in 23 years to score 150 or more runs in England, following Rahul Dravid's historic 217 at The Oval in 2002. He also surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most runs scored by an Indian captain in an away series at the age of 25.

Sachin Tendulkar also praised Gill's performance, acknowledging his composure and control at the crease. "@ShubmanGill was cool as ever, calm under pressure, solid in defence and in total control. Classy knocks from both. Well played, boys!" Tendulkar wrote on X, complimenting Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal for their batting efforts.

Gill's journey in Test cricket has been impressive. He made his debut in December 2020 and has since become a vital part of the Indian batting lineup. As of July 2025, he has played 33 Test matches, scoring 2,048 runs with an average of 37. He has also hit 230 fours and 32 sixes in his Test career. This Edgbaston double century marks his seventh Test century.

The Edgbaston Test is crucial for India, who are trailing 1-0 in the five-match series. India has made three changes to their lineup for this match, bringing in Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Akash Deep. With Gill leading from the front, India aims to level the series and improve their poor Test record at Edgbaston.