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5 Largest win margins for India in Test cricket (by runs)

Here is a look at the batters with the most runs for India in a single Test series as Shubman Gill edges closer to the elite list which is currently led by Sunil Gavaskar, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli.

Most runs for India in a single Test series – Shubman Gill edges closer to elite list

Here is a look at batters with the most aggregate runs in a Test match featuring Shubman Gill who smashed 430 runs in the Edgbaston Test. He now entered the elite list alongside the likes of Graham Gooch, Kumar Sangakkara, Mark Taylor and Brian Lara.

Most aggregate runs by a batter in a Test match – Shubman Gill enters elite list

However, rain could save the Test match for the hosts as it could stand between India and its historic win in Edgbaston. So what is the weather like ahead of the final day of the second Test?

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Will rain spoil India's party as visitors near historic win at Edgbaston?

Steve Smith and Cameron Green half-centuries pushed Australia into the ascendancy with a lead of 254 runs at stumps on the third day of the second Test against the West Indies at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada on Saturday.

WI vs AUS, 2nd Test: Steve Smith guides Australia to commanding lead against hosts West Indies

No side in 148 years of Test cricket has made more to win in the fourth innings than the West Indies' 418 against Australia at St John's in 2003.

IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill’s record-breaking 161 puts India ahead as Edgbaston Test enters day five

As chirpy as he is behind the wickets in his turn, the opposition players also love a little banter with him when he bats; such was the case between Pant and Harry Brook on day four of the second Test in Birmingham.

IND vs ENG: ‘I am not greedy for records,’ Pant’s cheeky reply to Brook’s banter during day 4 in Edgbaston – WATCH

Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a remarkable batting performance on Saturday (Jul 5) against England U19 in Worcester. The teenager smashed a quickfire 143 runs off 78 balls, as India posted 363 runs in 50 overs.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes first player in U19 ODIs to achieve THIS milestone

Carrying his purple patch into the Test series, Gill has looked in ominous touch thus far. He doesn’t seem to play a false shot, let alone give a chance to any bowler to pick his wicket.

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Shubman Gill hits peak form in Edgbaston, becomes 1st Indian in 54 years to achieve THIS feat

In April this year, the BCB announced a tentative schedule, consisting of three ODIs and as many T20Is. While the One-Dayers were scheduled to take place on August 17, 20 and 23, the three-match T20Is were to follow – August 26, 29 and 31.

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From Deepti Sharma to Nida Dar, let's have a look at the top six players in latest ICC Women's T20I all rounder rankings.

From Deepti Sharma to Nida Dar: Top 6 players in latest ICC Women's T20I all rounder rankings

From Shivnarine Chanderpaul to Joe Root, here is a look at five batters with the most Test runs in losing cause also featuring Brian Lara, Sachin Tendulkar and Mushfiqur Rahim.

From Shivnarine Chanderpaul to Joe Root, 5 batters with most Test runs in losing cause

Since Mohammed Siraj Test debut in July 2017, his stats show a clear trend: he performs with more responsibility and there is a psychology behind it. When Bumrah is part of the team, there is a natural expectation that he will take charge and lead the bowling attack. 

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: How has Mohammed Siraj performed in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah? Details here

From hitting his first ball for a six in the cash-rich league to sharing the dressing room with the game’s giants, active and former stars, Vaibhav is exposed to everything this game has to offer, including its twists and turns.

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From Shubman Gill to Virat Kohli, here is a look at five highest individual Test scores by Indian captains also featuring MS Dhoni on the list. 

From Shubman Gill to Virat Kohli, 5 highest individual Test scores by Indian captains

From Shubman Gill to Joe Root, here is a look at the top eight players with most centuries before turning 25. The list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, Kane Williamson, Graeme Smith and Alastair Cook.

From Shubman Gill to Joe Root: 8 players with most centuries before turning 25

Yashasvi Jaiswal, renowned for his aggressive batting skill leapfrogged Sunil Gavaskar and now sits top of the pile for the fastest 2000 runs by an Asian batter in red-ball format.

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal leapfrogs Sunil Gavaskar in THIS elite list – Details inside

Harry Brook underlined India’s dominance over the ongoing Edgbaston Test as the visitors look to find their way back into the five-match series. Having played a key role to reduce India’s lead in the first innings, Brook reckons the visitors have a healthy advantage in the contest.

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Harry Brook underlines India's dominance in Edgbaston, says 'we have big task at hand'

India, looking to level the series after last week's five-wicket loss in the first Test at Headingley, led by 180 runs on first innings following a total of 587 built on captain Gill's superb 269. They had extended that advantage to 244 runs at the close, with India 64-1 in their 2nd innings.

IND vs ENG: Smith, Brook revive England but India still ahead at Edgbaston

Jaiswal was given LBW just after India crossed fifty-run mark in the second innings and had a long chat with partner KL Rahul before opting to review. Ben Stokes, however, wasn't amused as he ran to on-field umpires to complain that the DRS was taken after stipulated time limit of 15 seconds.

IND vs ENG: Drama at Edgbaston! Stokes charges at umpire after Jaiswal's late DRS call

The 303-run partnership by Brook and Smith is also the third highest against India for the sixth wicket in Test behind Brendon McCullum & BJ Watling's 352 in 2014 (Wellington) and Mahela Jayawardene & Prasanna Jayawardene's 351 in 2009 (Ahmedabad).

IND vs ENG: Brook, Smith rewrite records with 303-run 6th wicket Test partnership at Edgbaston

Stokes is also the 11th skipper overall to register a golden duck against India in Tests. The last skipper overall was Pat Cummins of Australia who scored a golden duck against India in Tests during Delhi Test in 2023.



IND vs ENG: Ben Stokes joins Inzamam and Cummins in UNWANTED list with golden duck at Edgbaston

From Brian Lara to Sanath Jayasuriya, here's a look at the top eight batters with highest Test scores in cricket history. The list also includes Matthew Hayden, Sir Garry Sobers, Leonard Hutton and Hanif Mohammad.

From Brian Lara to Sanath Jayasuriya: 8 batters with highest Test scores in cricket history

 India, who are without premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah for the Test, conceded 176 runs in the first session - the third most by them since 2015 in a session. Smith, meanwhile, hit his century - the joint-third fastest for England in Tests and fourth fastest against India in red-ball.

IND vs ENG: WATCH | India sink to new low as Jamie Smith almost eclipses Shahid Afridi for record ton at Edgbaston

From Shoaib Akhtar to Mitchell Starc, let's have a look at top ten fastest bowlers of all time. The list also features Shaun Tait, Brett Lee, Jeff Thomson, Andy Roberts, Mitchell Johnson, Fidel Edwards and Shane Bond.

From Shoaib Akhtar to Mitchell Starc: Top 10 fastest bowlers of all time

Only a handful of batters have completed double hundreds in both One-Day and Test Cricket. While the list consists of four Indian players, including the recently appointed Test captain Shubman Gill, the remaining batter is a giant across all formats.

From Gill to Gayle, 5 Batters to Score Double Hundreds in both ODIs and Tests

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5 Largest win margins for India in Test cricket (by runs)

Most runs for India in a single Test series – Shubman Gill edges closer

Most aggregate runs by a batter in a Test match – Shubman Gill enters elite list

IND vs ENG: Will rain spoil India's party as visitors near historic win?

WI vs AUS: Smith guides Australia to commanding lead against hosts West Indies

Gill’s record-breaking 161 puts India ahead as Edgbaston Test enters day five

‘I am not greedy for records,’ Pant’s cheeky reply to Brook’s banter – WATCH

Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes first player in U19 ODIs to achieve THIS milestone

Shubman Gill hits peak form in Edgbaston, becomes 1st Indian in 54 years to...

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Top 6 players in latest ICC Women's T20I all rounder rankings

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IND vs ENG: How has Siraj performed in the absence of Bumrah? Details here

Shikhar Dhawan underlines challenges for 14-year-old Suryavanshi after his dreamy IPL debut

From Gill to Kohli, 5 highest individual Test scores by Indian captains

From Shubman Gill to Joe Root: 8 players with most centuries before turning 25

IND vs ENG: Jaiswal leapfrogs Gavaskar in THIS elite record – Details inside

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Harry Brook underlines India's dominance in Edgbaston

IND vs ENG: Smith, Brook revive England but India still ahead at Edgbaston

Drama at Edgbaston! Stokes charges at umpire after Jaiswal's late DRS call

Brook, Smith rewrite records with 303-run 6th wicket partnership at Edgbaston

Stokes joins Inzamam and Cummins in UNWANTED list with golden duck at Edgbaston

8 batters with highest Test scores in cricket history

WATCH - India sink to new low as Smith almost eclipses Afridi for record ton

From Shoaib Akhtar to Mitchell Starc: Top 10 fastest bowlers of all time

5 Batters to Score Double Hundreds in both ODIs and Tests