Under gloomy skies, India's youthful team triumphed over England by 336 runs in the second Test at Edgbaston, securing their first-ever win at the venue. Led by Shubman Gill, with stellar performances from Gill himself and Akash Deep, India proved their mettle despite missing key players like Bumrah and Kohli.
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