India, July 3 -- Shubman Gill continued to stamp his authority as India's new captain with another commanding century, steering his side through a tense opening day at Edgbaston. His unbeaten 114, a second hundred in as many matches as skipper, was a statement in leadership under pressure, with Gill facing significant criticism in terms of team selection and captaincy.

With Yashasvi Jaiswal blazing away for 87 at the other end, Gill remained the anchoring force, outlasting England's bursts of aggression and holding the innings together through a testing evening spell. At just 25, and weeks into a role he inherited after Rohit Sharma's Test retirement, Gill is already showcasing the temperament of a long-term leader.

Gill stated before t...