India staged a remarkable recovery in the second Test against England, amassing 587 runs after being 211/5. Shubman Gill led the charge with a magnificent 269, his maiden Test double century, supported by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravindra Jadeja. Akash Deep's two quick wickets then left England struggling at 77/3, trailing by a massive 510 runs.
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