Shubman Gill became the first Indian batter to score a Test double century on overseas soil as he achieved this feat on Day 2 of the second Test against England at Edgbaston. He reached the milestone in the 123rd over off 316 balls. His 23 fours and 2 sixes enabled India to hit almost 500 runs in the second session. Joins Elite List of Indian Captains With Double Tons With this innings, Gill is only the sixth Indian skipper to have made a double hundred in Test cricket. He now is part of an elite group of Indian greats like: Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi Sunil Gavaskar Sachin Tendulkar MS Dhoni Virat Kohli (who has 7 double centuries) Shubman Gill This is also Gill's second consecutive hundred since becoming the captain, indicating just how well he has adapted to the leadership role. He's emerging as a top performer for India at the start of the batting order. With this double ton, he also surpassed years long record of Sunil Gavaskar (221), becoming the highest individual scorer in an innings in England in Tests. Also Read | Watch: Yuzvendra Chahal Castles Ekansh Singh with Unplayable Ball Gill Keeps England Under Pressure Gill arrived at a difficult period on Day 1, when India had lost early wickets. But remained composed and took over slowly. England had opted to bowl first, relying on the overcast weather to aid their bowlers. But Gill remained concentrated and built big partnerships with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar. India in Comforting Position In the second session on Day 2, India's score was 537/6 with 251* not out for Gill. Washington Sundar was 31* not out, and their stand was still running strong. Gill will be eager to score his maiden triple ton and declare the innings. England's bowlers, such as Chris Woakes, Josh Tongue, Brydon Carse, and Shoaib Bashir, struggled but failed to get the desired results. Woakes scalped two wickets, while Tongue secured one, but none of them were able to stem the flow of Gill after he found his footing. With this performance, Gill has not just got India in a commanding position but has also proved why he is regarded as the future of Indian cricket.