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Shubman Gill made history as the first Indian and Asian captain to score a double century in a Test match in England, surpassing previous records and joining an elite group of Indian captains with such achievements.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's remarkable double century in the second India vs England Test has garnered praise, with former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen highlighting the young opener's mistake in getting out to James Anderson. Despite this, Jaiswal's innings of 209 runs off 290 balls was a standout performance, earning him accolades from both teammates and opponents. At 22, he became the third youngest Indian to achieve a double century in Test cricket, showcasing his immense potential in the sport.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's double century in India's first innings against England in Visakhapatnam has set several records, making him the third-youngest player to score a double-century for India in men's Tests. His 209-run knock featured 179 runs against England's spinners, the joint-highest by any Indian batter in a Test innings against spin since 2002. Jaiswal's performance also included seven sixes, the most in an innings in India vs England Tests, and he became the third-youngest batter with hundreds at home and away from home in Tests for India.