IND vs ENG, 2nd Test Day 1: Shubman Gill leads from the front but India stutter at key moments — Action in Images

Shubman Gill was very impressive on the way to scoring 114* on day one, and India are in a solid position at 310/5. But enough for England to take back as well.

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Shubman Gill's innings was extremely impressive for how the Indian captain didn't look rushed at all, and played with extreme control and efficiency throughout the day. No risks, and total confidence in his own technique. (AP)

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Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul opened the batting for India after Ben Stokes put the visitors in to bat once again. Rahul could only contribute 2 runs on this occasion. (Action Images via Reuters)

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Karun Nair was promoted to number three after Sai Sudharsan was dropped, and while he looked good in spurts, wasn't able to capitalise on a solid start. After riding his luck a touch, one from Brydon Carse reared up on him and caught his edge. (AP)

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Yashasvi Jaiswal once again looked in very fluent touch, slashing and hacking his way to 87. His wicket came somewhat against the run of play, and he would have been disappointed about not registering another century. (@BCCI X)

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Nitish Kumar Reddy came into the team, and was one of three changes for the Indian team. He couldn't make his inclusion count, however, as he was dismissed shouldering arms against one that jagged back very early in his innings. (Action Images via Reuters)

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Shubman Gill celebrates his century at Edgbaston, his second in two matches as India captain. Gill shouldered plenty of responsibility, particularly in the evening session when the going got tough. (AP)

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Ravindra Jadeja showed all his experience and class with the bat to work his way to 41*, playing a very able support role to Gill throughout the third session. (@BCCI X)

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Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja's partnership went in at stumps on 99, with the pair reconstructing and doing well after India found themselves in a little bit of trouble after the tea break. (AFP)