IND Vs ENG, 2nd Test: Shubman Gill Takes A Nasty Blow To Head While Fielding At Slips; Video

During Day 3 of the second Test match between India and England at Edgbaston, Birmingham, Indian captain Shubman Gill had a scary moment while fielding.

The incident happened on the second ball of the 37th over of England's innings. Ravindra Jadeja was bowling, and England batter Harry Brook edged the ball. Gill, who was fielding at first slip, tried to take the catch, but the ball struck him on the head instead.

The ball hit him hard and then deflected away, allowing England to score two runs. Medical staff quickly checked on Gill, but thankfully he was okay. After a short break, Gill continued to stay on the field and kept leading his team.

This moment reminded everyone how dangerous close-in fielding can be. Luckily, Gill did not suffer any serious injury and showed great courage by continuing to play.

IND Vs ENG, 2nd Test: Brydon Carse Attempts To Distract Shubman Gill With Bizarre Tactics; Video

During the second Test between India and England at Edgbaston on July 2, England pacer Brydon Carse attempted a rather unusual strategy to unsettle Indian captain Shubman Gill, but the clever ploy fell flat. The moment sparked both amusement and confusion as Carse’s distraction attempts failed to shake Gill’s concentration.

The incident occurred during the 34th over of India's innings. After Yashasvi Jaiswal took a single to rotate the strike, Carse prepared to deliver the next ball to Gill. But instead of sticking to a standard run-up, the English bowler made a sudden gesture with his left hand by stretching it out and pointing to his left, seemingly trying to mislead or confuse the batter. Sensing the oddity, Shubman Gill wisely pulled out of his stance just in time.

Carse, looking confused, gestured toward Gill as if he didn’t understand why the batter had withdrawn. But Gill remained unfazed. On the very next delivery, Carse didn’t hold back from trying another quirky move, he stuck his tongue out while running in to bowl and then struck Gill on the pads. England appealed immediately, but the on-field umpire turned it down. The visitors opted for a DRS review, hoping for a breakthrough.

However, the review showed a clear inside edge off Gill’s bat, and the appeal was denied once again. Carse’s back-to-back mind games ultimately proved ineffective against the calm and composed Indian skipper.

The moment has since gone viral, with fans and commentators alike enjoying the light-hearted attempt at gamesmanship. But Shubman Gill’s calm reaction and alertness under pressure stood out, highlighting his growing maturity as a leader in the Indian team.