India's rising sensations Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal earned plaudits from legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar, former all-rounders Irfan Pathan and Mohammad Kaif following their swashbuckling exploits on the opening day of the second Test against England in Birmingham.
Yashasvi Jaiswal was "dissapointed" after missing out on a century by a whisker but was amazed with Test captain Shubman Gill's "incredible" effort that powered India to a comfortable spot at the end of the opening day of the second Test at Edgbaston.
During the match, Suryavanshi scored 86 in just 31 balls, with six fours and nine sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of over 277. He also broke the record for most sixes by an Indian U19 batter in an innings.
India's youngest Test skipper Shubman Gill joined an exclusive club comprising of legendary MS Dhoni and batting maestro Virat Kohli for special record of scoring a half-century as a captain at Edgbaston in a Test match.
Former England pace spearhead Stuart Broad was in awe of India Test captain Shubman Gill, who doesn't get too "ruffled" and exuded paitence when his side was dwindling against the Three Lions' sturdy pace attack on the opening day of the second Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday.
A dominant century from skipper Shubman Gill and a half-century from Yashasvi Jaiswal were the highlights of the day as India posted 310/5 at the end of the first day of the second Test against England at Birmingham on Wednesday
During the second Test at Edgbaston, Jaiswal needed 97 runs to reach the milestone in 39 innings, fastest by an Indian, going past Dravid, who took 40 innings for it.
Former left-arm spinner Monty Panesar believes India's biggest shortcoming is their ineffectivness to scalps 20 wickets in a Test match, a factor which could hinder them in the second contest against England in Birmingham.
A half-century between Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Shubman Gill drove India closer to the 200-run mark at the end of the second session on day one during the first session against England at Birmingham on Wednesday.
While questions surrounding Sundar's inclusion focus on the Indian management, Pathan sees the positive aspects that the 25-year-old brings, especially with his eye-catching skill set at the bat.
Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody didn't mince his words while decoding India's "baffling" final XI selection for the second Test in Birmingham against England.