The hundred by Shubman Gill at Edgbaston on Day 1 of the second Test against England was more than just the runs he made or how he brought the Indian innings under control after two early wickets in the first session. When he turned 100, he let out a roar of rage that was instantly compared to Virat Kohli's legendary celebration at the same location in 2018.

Gill had a point to prove after entering the Test series with doubts about his shape and leadership. After a poor start and the early dismissal of KL Rahul, the 24-year-old battled hard on a surface that provided bounce and movement. However, it was the moment after he reached three figures, not the boundary that brought him there, that made the headlines.

Gill moved to 102 by sweeping Joe Root behind square. He let out an unadulterated scream, a cathartic roar that reverberated across Edgbaston, as he tore off his helmet and raised his bat to the audience as the ball sped toward the boundary. After that, he kissed his bat, which Kohli also did, and bowed to the audience with a strong "Come on!"

The parallels with Kohli’s celebration from 2018 were immediate and uncanny. Seven years ago, the former India captain silenced English critics with a masterful 149 at this very ground, exorcising the demons of a forgettable 2014 tour. His primal scream after reaching the milestone that year remains one of his most iconic moments in whites. Gill’s gesture carried a similar weight.

Gill's second ton of the series

It was Gill’s second century of the series, and perhaps the more emotional of the two. After his 147 in Leeds came under the shadow of India’s defeat, this knock, still unfinished at 114*, felt like a statement both as a batter and as captain. He had weathered the pressure, built partnerships, and batted with calculated aggression.

While comparisons with Kohli are inevitable, Gill’s celebration made one thing clear: the youngster is well and truly on the road to crafting his own legacy.

At stumps, India sat comfortably at 310/5, with Gill holding fort alongside Ravindra Jadeja. Earlier in the day, Yashasvi Jaiswal, who had also scored a century in the first Test, missed his second by just 13 runs. Karun Nair was promoted to No.3 after batting at 6 in the previous Test, but was done in by a ball that bounced too sharply, departing for 31 off 50 deliveries.

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