'Be in love with the grind and the game will give back'

Indian skipper Shubman Gill was over the moon after India's history-making win over England at Edgbaston on Sunday, his first win as captain.

India's triumph not only levelled the five-match series 1-1 but also marked their first-ever Test win at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The emphatic nature of the win drew widespread acclaim, particularly for skipper Shubman Gill, who scored 269 and 161 in the two innings to lead from the front, and Akash Deep, whose 10-wicket match haul was instrumental in dismantling England's batting.

The significance of the win and of five-day cricket was not lost on captain Gill.

'Be in love with the grind and the game will give back,' Gill tweeted.

Gill's teammates also revelled in the win and expressed their pride and joy on social media handles. 

Indian Test vice-captain Rishabh Pant also posted on his Instagram account, 'Amazing win.'

Indian batter KL Rahul posted on Instagram account, 'One for the record books, Edgbaston.'

India's opener Yashasvi Jaiswal posted on his Instagram account, 'Wonderful game really enjoyed it everything with everyone.'

Akash Deep posted on his Instagram account, 'History made at Edgbaston -- grit, glory, and a game we'll never forget. Serving the nation with pride - Deep.'

Akash Deep took six wickets as India crushed England by 336 runs to level the series at 1-1 on Sunday after they bowled out the hosts for 271 to claim their first Test victory at Edgbaston.

India had never won at Edgbaston in eight tests, losing seven, and they were humbled last time out at the venue when England completed their highest successful run chase (378) three years ago.

Chasing 608 to win, England crumbled as Deep ripped through the top order and claimed his maiden Test five-wicket haul with figures of 6-99 to finish with 10 wickets in the match.