India, July 2 -- India captain Shubman Gill continued his sublime form to score a second consecutive century in the Test series against England. With his 199-ball knock to reach the triple-figure mark, Gill became the fourth India captain to score consecutive centuries in his first two matches as a Test captain.

On a day marred by criticism over India's selection calls for the second Test in Birmingham, Gill stood tall with a well-composed innings, bringing up his century in the final session of Day 1 with a swept boundary through backward square leg off a fuller delivery from Joe Root. Gill roared like there was no tomorrow, then took a bow and kissed his bat as the Indian dressing room rose to their feet in applause.

Gill became the f...