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England vs India 2nd Test: “Well Played, Son… But Where’s the Triple?” – Gill’s Father Keeps the Bar High

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Shubman Gill gets a heartfelt message from his parents after his 269 but dad being dad, reminds him he missed the triple ton by 31 runs!

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Shubman Gill’s historic 269-run knock in Birmingham drew praise from experts and legends alike, who lauded the Indian captain’s brilliant innings against England. But there was one person who wasn’t fully satisfied his father. In classic “dad” fashion, he cheekily pointed out that Shubman fell 31 runs short of a triple century. Here's a look at the light-hearted banter and the heartfelt reaction from his proud parents.

BCCI captured the heartfelt video of Indian skipper Shubman Gill’s conversation with his parents after his historic double ton in the 2nd Test at Birmingham. The moment wasn’t just about his parents; Gill also spent time with the media, signing autographs.

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Shubman Gill was full of energy while signing autographs and reflected on his 269-run knock and the sweet surprise he received after returning from dinner:

"I went to the pool for some recovery, came back, and showered. I was having dinner, and you guys stopped me in the middle to record this. "Once I'm done with my routine, that’s when I check my phone before bed mainly to speak to my family and close friends." Gill said

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Gill Gets Emotional After Heartfelt Message from Parents

Later, Shubman Gill received a sweet message from his parents, who appreciated his well-made double century, and the audio clearly reflected how proud they were of him:

His father said, "Shubman beta, well played. Aaj teri batting dekhke bahut maza aaya. Aur dil mein bahut shukun mila... bahut hi proud feel huwa."
His mother added, "Bahut achcha laga tumhari batting dekhkar. Keep going, God bless you."

Shubman Gill was deeply moved by his parents' gesture and felt emotional:
Gill responded,

"This message means a lot to me. Growing up, I played almost all my cricket for my dad. He and my best friend are the only two people I listen to when it comes to cricket. But yes... it also reminded me that I missed my triple hundred!"

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England Fight back

Shubman Gill's marathon innings of 269 helped India post a monumental first innings score of 535. Indian bowlers then destroyed England's top and middle order, picking up five wickets for just 86 runs. However, England struck back through Harry Brook and Jamie Smith, who are still going strong. Both players have reached centuries and built an unbeaten partnership of 242. They are now just 80 runs away from avoiding the follow-on, continuing to frustrate the Indian bowlers in Birmingham.

Stay tuned for more updates on the England vs India Day 2 of 2nd Test.

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