‘We were close to getting him’: Woakes admits Gill’s control as India reach 310/5 at Edgbaston

England pacer Chris Woakes admitted they were “close to getting” Shubman Gill but praised the Indian captain’s composed century that took India to 310/5 on Day 1 at Edgbaston. Gill’s unbeaten 114, supported by Jadeja’s 41*, rescued India from 211/5 in a crucial 99-run partnership. Woakes said 300/7 would’ve been ideal on the flat pitch, citing their decision to bowl first based on early grass. England now aim for early Day 2 breakthroughs to shift momentum.