Birmingham (Edgbaston) : Indian Test captain Shubman Gill etched his name into the record books with a historic knock of 269 runs against England in the Edgbaston Test. His monumental innings not only bolstered Team India’s position but also stood out as one of the highest individual scores by an Indian on English soil in the past 18 years, helping India post a massive first-innings total of 587 runs.
A Classic Innings of 269 That Made History
The 25-year-old’s innings was a masterclass in technical maturity, mental composure, and patience. Gill stood firm against the English bowlers, maintaining control in challenging conditions. Thanks to his knock, India built a formidable total, and by the end of Day 2, had England reeling at 77/3 in response.
“Rediscovering the joy of batting was the real turning point” – Shubman Gill
After his historic innings, Shubman Gill shared in a media interaction that he had worked extensively on both his mindset and technique in recent months. Gill said:
“When runs don’t come easily, you lose the joy of batting. You start watching the scoreboard too much and forget to enjoy the game. I felt like I had lost that joy. This time, I focused on regaining my balance and truly enjoying the game again.”
He also mentioned that his focus during this innings wasn’t just on scoring runs, but on playing each ball with understanding and intent.Gill acknowledged that he had made adjustments to his footwork and shot selection, especially to survive in swinging conditions. Alongside these technical changes, he also relied on mindfulness and meditation to stay mentally refreshed and deal with pressure effectively.
