Birmingham, July 2 -- Former England pace spearhead Stuart Broad was in awe of India Test captain Shubman Gill, who doesn't get too "ruffled" and exuded paitence when his side was dwindling against the Three Lions' sturdy pace attack on the opening day of the second Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday.

Gill flummoxed the spectators with a blend of caution and aggression. He kept the pressure off India's shoulders and maintained a healthy run flow with his robust batting technique. He slapped a half-volley down the ground to send the ball racing away for a four to bring up his fifty in style.

Broad witnessed Gill's batting prowess and a rich vein of form, but he didn't hold back from praising the 25-year-old, who continues to prove himself as...