Shubman Gill scored 269 runs in the Edgbaston Test but suffered a blow to the head while fielding. After a minor injury, he returned to the field.
Shubman Gill: In the second Test match between India and England being played at Edgbaston in Birmingham, Shubman Gill not only played a career-best innings, creating history, but also experienced an incident during fielding that left every Indian fan holding their breath for a few moments.
Gill, who powered India to a massive score of 587 in the first innings with a powerful innings of 269 runs, narrowly escaped a dangerous accident while fielding. A ball struck him directly on the forehead, causing him to fall to the ground and appear to be in pain.
Shubman's Innings: The Power of Trust on the Captain's Shoulders
Shubman Gill has been handed the captaincy of the Indian Test team after Rohit Sharma's Test retirement. The young captain took this responsibility not as a challenge but as an opportunity and responded with his bat in a brilliant manner.
Gill played a historic innings of 269 runs off 387 balls on the difficult pitch of Edgbaston. In this innings, he hit 30 fours and 3 sixes. His strike rate was 69.51, which is considered very impressive for a long innings in Test cricket. In the first Test as well, Gill played a brilliant innings of 147 runs. His total score in two matches has now exceeded 400, which shows that he is not only a future player but has also become the backbone of Team India in the present.
The Accident That Was Avoided: Captain Gill Narrowly Escapes
After India's first innings ended, when England came out to bat, Shubman Gill was fielding at first slip. On a ball from Ravindra Jadeja, English batsman Harry Brook played a fast shot, which went straight towards Gill.
The ball came so fast that Gill didn't have time to react, and the ball hit him directly on the upper part of his head. The impact was so b that Gill immediately sat down, groaning in pain. The medical staff immediately reached the field and examined him.
Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant also immediately went to him and inquired about his well-being. It was seen in the video that Pant checked Gill's head by placing his hand on it and consoled him. Fortunately, the injury was not serious, and Gill was ready to field again within minutes.
Video Goes Viral on Social Media
This whole incident was captured on camera, and its video went viral on social media in a short time. Fans praised Gill's spirit and breathed a sigh of relief that he had escaped a serious injury. Many cricket experts also appreciated Gill's alertness and mental strength.
Confidence and Maturity Seen in Captaincy
After becoming the captain, a different kind of confidence is visible in Shubman Gill's batting. He is no longer just a talented batsman, but also a leader who takes responsibility. His leadership on the field has been filled with calm and well-thought-out decisions. Whether it was changing the bowling or field placement, Gill showed intelligence on every front. Returning to the field after being injured also reflects the strength of his captaincy.
India's Strong Start in the Second Innings
India has also made a solid start in the second innings. Team India had scored 64 runs for the loss of 1 wicket until stumps. Despite Gill's injury, his presence on the field is working to boost the team's morale. If India scores more than 300 runs in the second innings, England could face a target of more than 400, which would prove to be very difficult, considering the form of Siraj and Akash Deep.
