Team India’s star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja brought out his iconic sword celebration after notching up a vital half-century on Day 2 of the second Test against England at Edgbaston. The left-hander reached his milestone in the 89th over of India’s first innings, taking a single off Chris Woakes towards deep square to bring up his 23rd Test fifty and fourth in England. His celebration brought energy to the Indian camp and delighted fans both at the ground and watching around the world.

Jadeja’s innings came at a crucial moment for the visitors, who were reeling at 211/5 at one point on Day 1. He formed a gritty 100-plus run stand with captain Shubman Gill for the sixth wicket, which helped restore the innings after consecutive batting collapses in the Leeds Test. Jadeja’s calm yet aggressive knock turned the tide back in India's favor and gave their batting effort much-needed depth.

The Fifty was also his seventh against England in Test cricket, reaffirming his credentials as a reliable lower-middle-order batter in challenging conditions. His calmness and capacity to rotate strike made it easy for Gill to keep constructing his century at the other end, and their association became a major highlight of India's innings at Edgbaston.

Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja Keep India in Control

At the close of play, India were 332/5 after 90.3 overs, with Gill batting on 125 off 232 balls and Jadeja on 50 from 86. With Washington Sundar yet to come, India will look to post a 450-plus total in their first innings and put pressure back on England.

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THE SWORD CELEBRATION IS OUT FOR SIR JADEJA. ⚔️pic.twitter.com/ZuCTjxNRbN

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 3, 2025

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Earlier, Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed a fluent 87 off 107 balls, while Karun Nair (31) and Rishabh Pant (25) added useful runs. England, who lead the five-match series 1-0 after chasing down 371 in Leeds, will be wary of India’s strong start—especially in the absence of rested pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.