It was not so long ago when England found it practically impossible to bring down the fortress known as India.

Akash Deep collected his maiden five-for as well as 10-wicket haul on Day 5 of the second Test against England, helping India bowl the Ben Stokes-led hosts out for 271 to collect a thumping 336-run victory – their first in Tests at Edgbaston.

"It is very tempting when you have a bowler like Kuldeep. One of the reasons why I wanted to play Washington was because he gives us batting depth," said Gill.