Scripting redemption, joining the elite: Major record, milestone from skipper Gill's landmark England tour
Aug 06, 2025
Gill was under immense scrutiny heading into the series, having not touched even the 40-run mark outside Asia since his dazzling 91 at Brisbane against Australia way back in 2021, which launched him into stardom. Leading up to the series, the right-hander had failed to deliver quality performances away from home and no way it was acceptable for someone often hailed as the 'heir apparent' to legendary Virat Kohli. But a few tweaks in technique and being in a better place mentally helped him bat with the concentration and calm of a monk on the pitch and chewed into a major chunk of Test cricket's history books.