New Delhi, July 3 -- The Cricket fraternity was left enchanted by India Test captain Shubman Gill's sizzling double hundred on Day 2 of the second Test against England in Birmingham.

After returning unbeaten on 114 after the end of the opening day's play, Gill continued to thrive on Edgbaston's benign surface with flamboyant strokeplay to torment England's bowling unit, bereft of its decorated quicks James Anderson and Stuart Broad.

By pulling the ball away for a single off Josh Tongue, Gill animatedly celebrated his maiden double century. As the spectators stood on their feet to applaud Gill's valiant effort, former Indian stars were in awe of the 25-year-old's record-shattering feat.

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