Danish Kaneria lauded India's Test series performance against England, praising Shubman Gill's leadership in the absence of senior players. Gill's remarkable 754 runs and Mohammed Siraj's bowling prowess were pivotal. Akash Deep's crucial 66 and Jaiswal's century significantly contributed to India's thrilling victory, securing a 2-2 series draw.
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