Sourav Ganguly lauded Shubman Gill's magnificent 269 against England, calling it an "absolute masterclass" and suggesting No.4 is his ideal Test position. Gill's record-breaking double century propelled India to a massive total, putting them in a commanding position to level the series after losing the opener. Ganguly believes this Test is India's to win.
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