England's Chris Woakes took the time to applaud India captain Shubman Gill's display on the first day of their second Test at Edgbaston.
Woakes himself impressed for England, ending the day with team-high figures of 2-59, though Wednesday belonged to Gill, who was able to withstand the hosts' pressure.
After the early wickets of KL Rahul (two) and Karun Nair (31), Gill arrived at the crease with one thing on his mind: to steady the ship for India and get them back in the match.
And he did just that, reaching his century from 199 deliveries as he ended the day unbeaten on 114, forming an excellent partnership with Ravindra Jadeja (41 not out).
India ended the day 310-5, with Gill becoming just the second Indian captain after Mohammad Azhaurddin to score hundreds in consecutive matches in England.
He is also the third Indian captain after Azhaurddin and Virat Kohli to score tons in back-to-back SENA Tests, with only Steven Smith (three) and Alastair Cook (five) scoring more centuries in consecutive Tests since their captaincy debut.
"It was a tiring day. I'm sure I'll feel it in the morning. It felt like a day which could have been different if a few decisions went our way early doors," Woakes told Sky Sports.
"I thought we stuck to the task well. After lunch it was flat and there was not much to work with. You have to give credit to Shubman Gill, who batted well."
Woakes starred in a blistering new-ball spell, which saw him take one wicket for 15 from seven overs, which also included four maidens.
India's closing day total could have been different when two borderline LBW reviews went in India's favour, with both coming from Woakes' imperious spell.
The first came against Yashasvi Jaiswal on 12, with the second coming soon after against Nair, who had only scored five runs.
"Umpiring decisions go your way or you don't. Umpire's call is there for a reason," Woakes added.
"It's just frustrating because those wickets go your way and it's 30-3 and you are in to the middle order with the ball hard and new.
"I have bowled a lot here but you asses the wicket early doors. You want it full enough not to be driven and keep the stumps were in play.
"I suppose this pitch and Leeds are not too far apart. Today was a little bit easier paced once they got on. I can't remember a chance from Shubman Gill once he got in."
