Social Media Hails Akash Deep and Shubman Gill After Historic Win Over England: ‘Pressure? Handled. History? Made
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Social Media Buzz: Akash Deep & Shubman Gill Earn Standing Ovation After 2nd Test Triumph
Edgbaston, July 7:
India’s 7-wicket victory over England in the 2nd Test at Edgbaston has set social media ablaze — and the focus is squarely on two rising stars: Akash Deep, who stunned England with a fiery 6-wicket haul, and Shubman Gill, who calmly led India to their first-ever Test series lead in England since 2007.
From hashtags like #AkashDeepOnFire to #CaptainGill, cricket fans, legends, and celebrities took to X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Threads to salute India’s new generation of match-winners.
🗨️ Top Reactions:
🔵 @BCCI:
“6 wickets on English soil. Captaincy composure in tough conditions.
Akash Deep & Shubman Gill – future, present, and history. 🇮🇳🔥 #ENGvIND #TeamIndia”
🔵 @WasimJaffer14:
“Akash Deep bowled like a veteran. Gill captained like a calm storm.
Pressure? Handled.
History? Made.”
🔵 @MichaelVaughan:
“India’s depth is scary. Akash Deep is world-class. Gill looks like he’s been leading for years. England? Outclassed.”
🔵 @SportsBharat:
“Shubman Gill joins elite club of youngest Indian captains to win a Test in England. What a calm, confident performance!”
📸 Trending Moment:
*An image of Shubman Gill hugging Akash Deep after the final wicket fell is going viral, with the caption:
“New leaders. New era. Same Indian dominance.”*
🏏 Why Fans Are Celebrating:
🔹 Akash Deep:
6/39 in the first innings
First Indian fast bowler since Bumrah to take a six-for in England
Social media hailed him as “the next Shami”
🔹 Shubman Gill:
First overseas Test win as captain
Calm decision-making with bold bowling changes
Youngest Indian Test skipper to lead in England since Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi
💬 Fan Buzz:
“Akash Deep’s wrist position and seam movement — poetry in motion!”
“Gill’s field placements were pure cricketing IQ. What a skipper!”
“This is the new Team India — fearless, focused, and future-ready.”
📍 What’s Ahead:
With the third Test at Headingley starting July 11, the momentum is firmly with India. Shubman Gill’s captaincy record is unbeaten, and Akash Deep’s place in the playing XI looks untouchable.