It was a press conference to remember as Indian captain Shubman Gill delivered a moment of levity following India’s historic 336-run win over England in the second Test at Edgbaston on Sunday. The victory marked India’s first-ever Test triumph at the venue, leveling the five-match series 1-1.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Resuming the day at 72 for 3, England faltered under sustained pressure from the Indian bowlers and were bowled out for 271 before Tea, never threatening the towering 608-run target set by India.
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As celebrations carried into the post-match briefing, one journalist reminded Gill of a pointed question posed before the match – about India’s winless record at Edgbaston. With a mischievous grin, Gill paused, scanned the room dramatically, and fired back: “I can’t see… My favourite journalist. Where is he?”WATCH:The room erupted in laughter, with players and media alike appreciating the good-humoured jibe.Gill then turned reflective, saying, “I actually wanted to see him, but I even said before the Test match that I don’t really believe in stats or histories.”He continued, “Over the last 50-60 years, we’ve played just seven matches here – different teams, different eras. I believe this is the best Indian team to come to England. We’ve got the capability to beat them, to win the series from here. And we’ve got the right momentum with us.”With the mood buoyant and belief sky-high, India head into the third Test at Lord’s starting July 10, eyeing a historic series turnaround.
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