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- MediaFx

- Jul 7, 2025
- 3 min read
TL;DR:India broke a 58āyear jinx by winning its first-ever Test match at Edgbaston, crushing England by 336 runs under new captain Shubman Gill! š„ Gill smashed a record-breaking 269 & 161, while young bowlers Akash DeepĀ (10 wickets) and Mohammed SirajĀ (7 wickets) powered Indiaās charge. Gill dismissed the āhistory ghosts,ā sealed the win with a cheeky comeback (āWhereās my favourite journalist?ā), and exuded confidence ahead of Lordās. From a peopleās perspective, this was a true celebration of collective effort and grit! āāØ

š Breaking the Edgbaston Curse ā A Workerās Triumph!
India, led by 25-year-old skipper Shubman Gill, finally smashed its Edgbaston curse after nine previous attempts in 58 years. England were left reeling by a massive 336ārun defeat, and history shattered under the pressure of sheer determination and class from a team that stands for collective effort. Gillās innings aloneā269 & 161āmake him the first player ever in Test history to score 250+ and 150+ in the same matchĀ š„ #HistoricalWin #GrindPaysOff
š Gill's Captaincy from the Trenches
At the toss, Gillās decision to bat first worked wonders. He led by example, pouring in runs and then grabbing the final catch himself to seal the win. Even in press, he was humble, calling it ājust another day,ā refusing ego despite rewriting history with 430 runs overall in the match. The peopleās perspectiveĀ here shinesāhe downplayed stats and focused on the teamās fight, not personal glory.
š¬ āWhereās My Favourite Journalist?ā ā A Cheeky Clapback
When asked about Englandās haunted record at Edgbaston, Gill paused the press room, looked around cheekily and asked, āWhereās my favourite journalist?ā š¤š It was a light-hearted moment that rippled across social media, showing not just confidence but humour and relatabilityāa victory served with a grin.
šŖļø Pace Warriors Rising ā The Workhorses
Akash Deep, stepping in for rested Bumrah, bowled with heart and precision to claim 10 wickets (6/99)āa debut that will spark more debate on squad depth. Mohammed SirajĀ supported with 7 crucial wicketsāincluding that jaw-dropping Dayā5 catch. Their combined effort of 17 wicketsĀ showed Indiaās pace unit will never be underestimated.
š§ Minds Behind the Grind: Strategy & Calm
Despite rain delays and high stakes, India didnāt panic. Gillās calm captaincy chose Prasidh KrishnaĀ early, maintaining pressure and allowing Siraj and Deep to shine. India showed maturity, depth, and collective responsibilityāthis wasnāt a one-man show but a peopleās movement.
š„ Legends React ā Voices of the People
Cricket legends flooded social media:
Virat Kohli: āGreat victoryā¦special mention to Siraj & Akashā
Sachin Tendulkar: Congratulated Gill & team for the resilient performance
Sourav Ganguly, VVS LaxmanĀ echoed pride in Indiaās attack and leadership
It wasnāt just about runs & wicketsāit was collective pride, a triumph for ordinary folks who backed #TeamIndia through thick & thin.
š Momentum Ahead ā Next Stop: Lordās
With the series now leveled 1ā1, Gill and team are eyeing a series win starting at Lordās on July 10. He said he "doesn't believe in history or stats" and that āweāve got the capability to win the series.ā Another collective push from grassroots level, another chance to show unity and equality through sport.
š MediaFx Opinion ā In Solidarity with the Many
This is not just a cricket wināitās a reminder that ordinary peopleās gritĀ can shatter historic barriers. A workingāclass battalion of young players, backed by a captain who trusts them over tradition, this was a win for equality, peace, and peopleās power. We celebrate not corporate sponsors or rulers, but the grind, the daily practice, and the collective belief that history can be rewrittenānot by elites, but by the many.
Now, letās hear YOU:š„ "Who impressed you the mostāGill, Deep, or Siraj?"Drop your thoughts & share the love if you felt that Edgbaston grind! š¬













































