'Gill put on a masterclass' - England assistant coach hails India skipper’s double ton

England adjunct manager Jeetan Patel admitted the intelligence and carnal toll of a agelong time successful the tract portion praising Shubman Gill’s brilliance aft stumps connected Day 2 of the 2nd Test astatine Edgbaston. “Shubman Gill enactment connected a masterclass,” said Patel, acknowledging the Indian captain’s majestic 269 that propelled India to a commanding full of 587.

England’s bowlers were forced to toil for 150 overs successful the archetypal innings, with small assistance from the aboveground passim the day.

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“150 overs retired determination for us… the caller shot is doing a bit,” helium said, pointing to the precocious plaything and seam question India’s pacers exploited with the 2nd caller shot nether lights. It allowed the visitors to onslaught early, reducing England to 77 for 3 by stumps.

Describing the existent temper successful the England camp, Patel said, “Tight minds and choky bodies astatine the moment.

It’s carnal arsenic good arsenic mental.” With England trailing by implicit 500 runs and the Test slipping away, helium emphasised the request for recovery, adding, “Rest volition beryllium beneficial going forward.”

While England struggled to get overmuch retired of the Edgbaston surface, Patel conceded that India’s bowlers made amended usage of the conditions. “India utilized the caller shot truly well,” helium remarked. Looking up to Day 3, Patel suggested that batting mightiness get a spot easier arsenic the shot gets older. “Another time day and older shot has been softer and hasn’t done much,” helium added, hopeful for a stronger showing from England’s batters.