India, July 5 -- Shubman Gill had the time of his life in the Edgbaston Test against England as he piled on the runs in both innings to give India the firm advantage in the second match of the five-Test series. Following his 269-run knock in the first innings, Gill backed up his effort with yet another ton in the second innings as he scored 161 runs off 162 balls to help India extend their lead well past the 550-run mark. The visitors dominated Day 4 to send the hosts on a leather hunt. However, the decision not to declare after crossing 500 raised a few eyebrows.

Even England batter Harry Brook seemed a bit agitated on the park when Shubman Gill was at the crease. The right-handed batter who scored a century for Ben Stokes and co in the...