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India vs England LIVE, 2nd Test Day 2: Shubman Gill On Cusp Of Breaking Virat Kohli's Highest Record, Ravindra Jadeja Nears 50

India vs England LIVE, 2nd Test Day 2: Shubman Gill On Cusp Of Breaking Virat Kohli's Highest Record, Ravindra Jadeja Nears 50

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India vs England Live Updates, 2nd Test Day 2: Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja have resumed the proceedings for India from 310/5 on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against England in Birmingham. The duo is looking to extend their partnership, in order to help India post a good total. On the other hand, English bowlers are eyeing some wickets in the first session. Earlier on Day 1, Gill became only the fourth Indian Test captain ever to hit centuries in his first two Tests as captain. Yashasvi Jaiswal also slammed an impressive 87, narrowly missing out on his hundred. For England, Chris Woakes scalped two wickets. (Live Scorecard)
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