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While 1632 runs were scored on that 'flat Edgbaston pitch' across four innings, which included three centuries from as many different batters, and also a double hundred, the social media mocked Stokes for his poor assessment.

Ben Stokes throws Edgbaston pitch in mud after 336-run beating, calls it ‘more like sub-continent’; faces flak

India enjoyed a historic outing on Sunday (July 6) after they England by 336 runs to register their maiden win at Edgbaston in a Test match with Shubman Gill and Akash Deep playing a key role. 

'Just do well for country,' Akash Deep's sister sends strong message to India quick after Edgbaston heroics

Days after he tore apart Gambhir and the backroom staff’s call to rest Jasprit Bumrah for this game as part of his workload management, Shastri was quick to praise Gambhir for tactically pulling off a win at this venue.

IND vs ENG: Shastri lauds Gambhir for ‘bold play’ in Edgbaston as India break Birmingham jinx to level Test series

A late declaration on day four helped Team India’s cause, as they beat England by 336 runs at Edgbaston – their maiden Test win at this venue, levelling the five-match series 1-1.

‘We ran second for five days,’ McCullum on how England messed up toss in Edgbaston Test defeat

The right-arm pacer returned with four wickets in the first innings, but kept his best for the next one, picking up six wickets in the second.

IND vs ENG: ‘She will be the happiest,’ Akash Deep dedicates Edgbaston win to elder sister diagnosed with cancer

Atkinson is fit again after suffering hamstring trouble against Zimbabwe in May and could join forces for the first time with Archer, who trained with England in Birmingham ahead of what promises to be the express quick's first Test following four years of injury-induced exile.

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Australia now have the chance to complete a clean sweep of the three-match series when the final Test, a day/night fixture, gets underway next Saturday in Kingston, Jamaica.

Australia crush hosts West Indies by 133 to win second Test, seal three-match series

Indian quick Akash Deep starred with his maiden Test five-wicket haul in the second innings, completing a ten-wicket haul in the game, while newly-appointed captain Shubman Gill tore the record books with marathon outings.

IND vs ENG: Akash Deep picks 10-wicket haul at Edgbaston as visitors beat England in 2nd Test; level series

After his 143 off 78 balls batting first in Worcester, which included ten massive sixes and 13 fours, Vaibhav plans to up his game in the final match of the series on Monday (Jul 7).

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Although the Pope's delivery wasn’t the best he bowled, he still got him; the one that dismissed Brook was a ripper, like a proper off-spinner coming in at 130 kmph.

IND vs ENG: Akash Deep in Bumrah-mode in Edgbaston, removes Pope, Brook off rippers on day 5 - WATCH

Appointed India captain in the red-ball format in May, Shubman Gill had plenty of responsibilities on his shoulders heading into the series with few expecting him to buckle down under pressure. Instead, he has been a knife to butter when and enjoyed the batting spree in the Test series.

Is Shubman Gill ready to break the 1000-run mark in a Test series? Here's what the number suggest

Gill broke multiple records in his marathon first-inning knock. Hitting three sixes and 30 boundaries came with a lot of discipline, caution and flair, as Gill tormented the English bowlers. 

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Mohammed Shami net worth, salary and endorsement deals: Check how rich the Indian speedster is

The covers are on at Edgbaston, with the rain showing no signs of stopping.

IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Heavy rain clouds day 5 start at Edgbaston - WATCH

Star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the first Asian wicketkeeper to score 2000 runs in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia.) 

IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant adds another feather to hat, becomes first Asian batter to achieve THIS feat in SENA

As India edge closer to win in the Edgbaston Test on Sunday against England, here is a glance at five of their biggest wins in terms of runs.

5 Largest win margins for India in Test cricket (by runs)

Here is a look at the batters with the most runs for India in a single Test series as Shubman Gill edges closer to the elite list which is currently led by Sunil Gavaskar, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli.

Most runs for India in a single Test series – Shubman Gill edges closer to elite list

Here is a look at batters with the most aggregate runs in a Test match featuring Shubman Gill who smashed 430 runs in the Edgbaston Test. He now entered the elite list alongside the likes of Graham Gooch, Kumar Sangakkara, Mark Taylor and Brian Lara.

Most aggregate runs by a batter in a Test match – Shubman Gill enters elite list

However, rain could save the Test match for the hosts as it could stand between India and its historic win in Edgbaston. So what is the weather like ahead of the final day of the second Test?

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Will rain spoil India's party as visitors near historic win at Edgbaston?

Steve Smith and Cameron Green half-centuries pushed Australia into the ascendancy with a lead of 254 runs at stumps on the third day of the second Test against the West Indies at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada on Saturday.

WI vs AUS, 2nd Test: Steve Smith guides Australia to commanding lead against hosts West Indies

No side in 148 years of Test cricket has made more to win in the fourth innings than the West Indies' 418 against Australia at St John's in 2003.

IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill’s record-breaking 161 puts India ahead as Edgbaston Test enters day five

As chirpy as he is behind the wickets in his turn, the opposition players also love a little banter with him when he bats; such was the case between Pant and Harry Brook on day four of the second Test in Birmingham.

IND vs ENG: ‘I am not greedy for records,’ Pant’s cheeky reply to Brook’s banter during day 4 in Edgbaston – WATCH

Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a remarkable batting performance on Saturday (Jul 5) against England U19 in Worcester. The teenager smashed a quickfire 143 runs off 78 balls, as India posted 363 runs in 50 overs.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes first player in U19 ODIs to achieve THIS milestone

Carrying his purple patch into the Test series, Gill has looked in ominous touch thus far. He doesn’t seem to play a false shot, let alone give a chance to any bowler to pick his wicket.

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Shubman Gill hits peak form in Edgbaston, becomes 1st Indian in 54 years to achieve THIS feat

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