From Shubman Gill to Virat Kohli, let's have a glance at the top 10 batters with highest scores in Test cricket on English soil.

Top 10 highest Test scores by Indians in England: Gill tops the list, Kohli’s position will surprise you

India Test skipper Shubman Gill has started his captaincy stint in some style as he now holds the record of highest Individual score by an Indian captain. Gill (269) surpassed Virat Kohli's 254 not out against on day 2 (Jul 3) of the second Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Gill now also holds the record of highest individual Test score by an Indian batter in England. He also became the first visiting skipper since South Africa's Graeme Smith in 2003 to register 250-plus Test score in England and first Indian skipper ever to score a Test double ton in England.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-shubman-gill-now-first-india-skipper-to-score-test-double-ton-in-england-surpassing-greats-like-kohli-and-ganguly-1751549669835">IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill does what even Kohli couldn't do, joins elite list of visiting skippers</a>Gill's 269 is also the third highest Test score by a visiting skipper in England. Thanks to Gill's marathon innings, India were 564/7 at tea on day 2 of the second Test.<h2>Highest Individual Test Score by Visiting Skippers in England</h2><ul><li>Bob Simpson (Australia) - 311 in 1964</li><li>Graeme Smith (South Africa) - 277 in 2003</li><li>Shubman Gill (India) - 269 in 2025</li><li>Graeme Smith (South Africa) - 259 in 2003</li><li>Billy Murdoch (Australia) - 211 in 1884</li><li>Dudley Nourse (South Africa) - 208 in 1951</li><li>Allan Border (Australia) - 200 not out in 1993</li></ul><h2>Highest Individual Test Score by Indian Skipper</h2><ul><li>Shubman Gill - 269 vs England in 2025</li><li>Virat Kohli - 254 not out vs South Africa in 2019</li><li>Virat Kohli - 243 not out vs Sri Lanka in 2017</li><li>Virat Kohli - 235 not out vs England in 2016</li><li>MS Dhoni - 224 vs Australia in 2013</li><li>Sachin Tendulkar - 217 vs New Zealand in 1999</li></ul>

IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill now also holds the record of highest individual Test score by an Indian batter in England and became the first Indian skipper ever to score a Test double ton in England. 

India Test skipper Shubman Gill has started his captaincy stint in some style as he now holds the record of highest Individual score by an Indian captain. Gill (269) surpassed Virat Kohli's 254 not out against on day 2 (Jul 3) of the second Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Gill now also holds the record of highest individual Test score by an Indian batter in England. He also became the first visiting skipper since South Africa's Graeme Smith in 2003 to register 250-plus Test score in England and first Indian skipper ever to score a Test double ton in England. Also Read - IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill does what even Kohli couldn't do, joins elite list of visiting skippers Gill's 269 is also the third highest Test score by a visiting skipper in England. Thanks to Gill's marathon innings, India were 564/7 at tea on day 2 of the second Test. Highest Individual Test Score by Visiting Skippers in England Bob Simpson (Australia) - 311 in 1964 Graeme Smith (South Africa) - 277 in 2003 Shubman Gill (India) - 269 in 2025 Graeme Smith (South Africa) - 259 in 2003 Billy Murdoch (Australia) - 211 in 1884 Dudley Nourse (South Africa) - 208 in 1951 Allan Border (Australia) - 200 not out in 1993 Highest Individual Test Score by Indian Skipper Shubman Gill - 269 vs England in 2025 Virat Kohli - 254 not out vs South Africa in 2019 Virat Kohli - 243 not out vs Sri Lanka in 2017 Virat Kohli - 235 not out vs England in 2016 MS Dhoni - 224 vs Australia in 2013 Sachin Tendulkar - 217 vs New Zealand in 1999

IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill (269) now also holds the record of highest individual Test score by an Indian batter in England and became the first Indian skipper ever to score a Test double ton in England.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: Gill records highest individual Test score by Indian skipper, goes past Kohli's 2019 record

India Test skipper Shubman Gill has become the first Indian skipper to score a double ton in Tests against England in England. He reached the milestone on day 2 (Jul 3) of the ongoing second Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Overall, Gill is also only the third Indian player ever to score a Test double ton in England behind Sunil Gavaskar (in 1979) and Rahul Dravid (in 2002). Among all visiting teams, Gill's only seventh skipper to score a Test double ton against England in England. This is also Gill's first career double ton and he was eventually dismissed for 269 shortly after tea was called on second day. Thanks to the innings, India were at 587 in their first innings of the Edgbaston Test after being asked to bat first by England skipper Ben Stokes.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-white-ball-captain-harry-brook-opens-up-on-ipl-suspension-says-it-was-an-incredibly-difficult-decision-1751530124260">England white-ball captain Harry Brook opens up on IPL suspension, says 'It was an incredibly difficult decision'</a> Gill has also overtaken Sunil Gavaskar's record of highest individual score by an Indian in England in Tests. Gavaskar had scored 221 on tour of 1979 while Dravid had scored 2017 in 2002 to become the second Indian batter to have a Test double ton in England.<h2>List of Indian batters to score Test double hundred in England</h2><ul><li>Sunil Gavaskar - 221 in 1979</li><li>Rahul Dravid - 202 in 2002</li><li>Shubman Gill - 269 in 2025</li></ul><h2>List of visiting skippers to sore Test double hundred in England</h2><ul><li>Bob Simpson (Australia) - 311 in 1964</li><li>Graeme Smith (South Africa) - 277 in 2003</li><li>Graeme Smith (South Africa) - 259 in 2003</li><li>Billy Murdoch (Australia) - 211 in 1884</li><li>Dudley Nourse (South Africa) - 208 in 1951</li><li>Allan Border (Australia) - 200 not out in 1993</li><li>Shubman Gill (India) - 269 in 2025</li></ul>

Gill is also only the third Indian player ever to score a Test double ton in England behind Sunil Gavaskar (in 1979) and Rahul Dravid (in 2002). Among all visiting teams, Gill's only seventh skipper to score a Test double ton against England in England. 

India Test skipper Shubman Gill has become the first Indian skipper to score a double ton in Tests against England in England. He reached the milestone on day 2 (Jul 3) of the ongoing second Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Overall, Gill is also only the third Indian player ever to score a Test double ton in England behind Sunil Gavaskar (in 1979) and Rahul Dravid (in 2002). Among all visiting teams, Gill's only seventh skipper to score a Test double ton against England in England. This is also Gill's first career double ton and he was eventually dismissed for 269 shortly after tea was called on second day. Thanks to the innings, India were at 587 in their first innings of the Edgbaston Test after being asked to bat first by England skipper Ben Stokes. Also Read - England white-ball captain Harry Brook opens up on IPL suspension, says 'It was an incredibly difficult decision' Gill has also overtaken Sunil Gavaskar's record of highest individual score by an Indian in England in Tests. Gavaskar had scored 221 on tour of 1979 while Dravid had scored 2017 in 2002 to become the second Indian batter to have a Test double ton in England. List of Indian batters to score Test double hundred in England Sunil Gavaskar - 221 in 1979 Rahul Dravid - 202 in 2002 Shubman Gill - 269 in 2025 List of visiting skippers to sore Test double hundred in England Bob Simpson (Australia) - 311 in 1964 Graeme Smith (South Africa) - 277 in 2003 Graeme Smith (South Africa) - 259 in 2003 Billy Murdoch (Australia) - 211 in 1884 Dudley Nourse (South Africa) - 208 in 1951 Allan Border (Australia) - 200 not out in 1993 Shubman Gill (India) - 269 in 2025

Gill (269) is also only the third Indian player ever to score a Test double ton in England behind Sunil Gavaskar (in 1979) and Rahul Dravid (in 2002). Among all visiting teams, Gill's only seventh skipper to score a Test double ton against England in England.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill does what even Kohli couldn't do, joins elite list of visiting skippers

Shubman Gill, with a hundred in Edgbaston vs England, joined the list of Indian skipper with most Test hundreds as skipper outside India. The first Indian to do so was Sunil Gavaskar and last one was Virat Kohli.

From Sachin to Azhar - Indian skippers with most Test hundreds outside India - Check List

India skippers with most Test Hundreds outside India

Kohli has scored 10 Test centuries as India skipper outside India. Four of these tons came in Australia and two in England.

Sachin scored four Test hundreds outside India as skipper. Two of his tons came in Sri Lanka to go with one each in South Africa and Australia.

Rahul Dravid scored four Test hundreds outside India as skipper. Two of his hundreds came in Pakistan, one in Bangladesh and one in West Indies.

Sourav Ganguly scored three Test hundreds as skipper outside India. His tons came in England, Australia and Zimbabwe.

Gill has scored two centuries already in his only two Tests as skippers outside India. Both his tons came in England.

Sunil Gavaskar was the first Indian skipper to score two Test hundreds outside India. His tons came in New Zealand and Pakistan.

Shubman Gill, with a hundred in Edgbaston, joined the list of Indian skipper with most Test hundreds as skipper outside India. The first Indian to do so was Sunil Gavaskar and last one was Virat Kohli.

India Test skipper Shubman Gill has created history by becoming the third captain to score two or more fifty-plus scores batting at number 4 against England in England. Gill reached the milestone on day 1 (Jul 2) of the second Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham (UK). Before Gill, Virat Kohli (captain on 2018 and 2021 tour) and Vijay Hazare (captain on 1952 tour) had scored two or more fifty-plus scores against England in England in Tests. Overall, Kohli has two hundreds and five fifties against England in England as Test skipper while Hazare scored two fifties in his two Tests as India skipper against England in England.Also See - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ind-vs-eng-yashasvi-jaiswal-is-now-first-indian-opener-to-achieve-this-milestone-with-fifty-in-second-test-vs-england-1751462475723">IND vs ENG: Yashasvi Jaiswal is now first Indian opener to achieve THIS milestone with fifty in second Test vs England</a>India had crossed 200-run mark in their first innings and Gill was batting at 57 not out by the end of 60 overs. Gill's deputy Rishabh Pant was also at the crease batting at 25 and the duo had added 47 runs for the fourth wicket.Earlier, England won the toss and sent India to bat first in Birmingham. Under the cloudy skies, India openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul erred on the side of caution. India's over defence was finally breached by England seamer Chris Woakes to sent back Rahul in the ninth over for a team score of just 15.Karun Nair and Jaiswal then added 80 runs for the second wicket but the former was dismissed just before lunch as India headed back for the break at 98/2. In the second session, India scored 84 runs but lost well set Jaiswal who scored a handsome 87 with the team at 182/3.India made three changes to the playing XI and rested premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah along with all-rounder Shardul Thakur and batter Sai Sudharsan. The three new players in India side were Nitish Reddy for Sudharsan, Washington Sundar for Thakur and Akash Deep for Bumrah.England, meanwhile, fielded the same playing XI as first Test which they had won by five wickets after chasing down a mammoth 371 in the fourth innings.

IND vs ENG: India Test skipper Shubman Gill created history by becoming the third captain to score two or more fifty-plus scores batting at number 4 against England in England. Before Gill, who reached the landmark on day 1 of second Test, Virat Kohli and Vijay Hazare had done the same.

India Test skipper Shubman Gill has created history by becoming the third captain to score two or more fifty-plus scores batting at number 4 against England in England. Gill reached the milestone on day 1 (Jul 2) of the second Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham (UK). Before Gill, Virat Kohli (captain on 2018 and 2021 tour) and Vijay Hazare (captain on 1952 tour) had scored two or more fifty-plus scores against England in England in Tests. Overall, Kohli has two hundreds and five fifties against England in England as Test skipper while Hazare scored two fifties in his two Tests as India skipper against England in England. Also See - IND vs ENG: Yashasvi Jaiswal is now first Indian opener to achieve THIS milestone with fifty in second Test vs England India had crossed 200-run mark in their first innings and Gill was batting at 57 not out by the end of 60 overs. Gill's deputy Rishabh Pant was also at the crease batting at 25 and the duo had added 47 runs for the fourth wicket. Earlier, England won the toss and sent India to bat first in Birmingham. Under the cloudy skies, India openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul erred on the side of caution. India's over defence was finally breached by England seamer Chris Woakes to sent back Rahul in the ninth over for a team score of just 15. Karun Nair and Jaiswal then added 80 runs for the second wicket but the former was dismissed just before lunch as India headed back for the break at 98/2. In the second session, India scored 84 runs but lost well set Jaiswal who scored a handsome 87 with the team at 182/3. India made three changes to the playing XI and rested premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah along with all-rounder Shardul Thakur and batter Sai Sudharsan. The three new players in India side were Nitish Reddy for Sudharsan, Washington Sundar for Thakur and Akash Deep for Bumrah. England, meanwhile, fielded the same playing XI as first Test which they had won by five wickets after chasing down a mammoth 371 in the fourth innings.

IND vs ENG: India Test skipper Shubman Gill created history by becoming the third captain to score two or more fifty-plus scores batting at number 4 against England in England. Before Gill, who reached the landmark on day 1 of second Test, Virat Kohli and Vijay Hazare had done the same.

IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill creates HISTORY and equals Virat Kohli and Vijay Hazare, becomes third Indian Test skipper to...

Smriti Mandhana scripted history vs England in Trent Bridge on July 28 by becoming the first Indian woman and overall sixth player from her country to hit a century across all three formats(Test+ODI+T20). Here's a look at the six Indian players who have hit centuries in all three formats:

From Virat Kohli to Smriti Mandhana: 6 Indian players to hit a century in all three formats

Cricket is more than just a sport; it is a huge money-making business. Top players earn big not only from matches but also from endorsements and league deals. Leading the list of the richest cricketers in the world is India’s Sachin Tendulkar, with an estimated net worth of $170 million. Even after retiring, he remains a favourite among brands because of his lasting popularity and influence. Known as the ‘God of Cricket,’ Tendulkar still earns well through various business and promotional ventures.&nbsp;Next on the list is former Indian captain MS Dhoni, with a net worth of $125 million. He is the only captain to have won all three major ICC limited-overs trophies, making him one of the most respected names in cricket.&nbsp;Virat Kohli, the current Indian star, is third on the list with $92 million. Known for his outstanding batting and significant brand value, he is the richest active player and one of the most endorsed athletes in the world.&nbsp;Also Read -WTC Points Table 2025-27: Australia at top after beating WI, check where Team India stands&nbsp;On the other hand, Australian greats Ricky Ponting and Shane Warne come in at fourth and sixth place, respectively, while West Indies former star batters Brian Lara and Chris Gayle are in fifth and eighth places.&nbsp;Former South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis ranks seventh with a net worth of $48 million, which makes him the richest cricketer from South Africa.&nbsp;India’s aggressive former opener, Virender Sehwag, is in ninth place with $40 million. He shares the spot with former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson, who also has a net worth of $40 million, completing the top ten list.&nbsp;Top 10 richest cricketers in the world by net worth:<ul><li>Sachin Tendulkar (IND) – $170 Million</li><li>MS Dhoni (IND) – $125 Million</li><li>Virat Kohli (IND) – $92 Million</li><li>Ricky Ponting (AUS) – $70 Million</li><li>Brian Lara (WI) – $60 Million</li><li>Shane Warne (AUS) – $50 Million</li><li>Jacques Kallis (SA) – $48 Million</li><li>Chris Gayle (WI) – $45 Million</li><li>Virender Sehwag (IND) – $40 Million</li><li>Shane Watson (AUS) – $40 Million</li></ul>

Cricket is not just a sport, it is a multi-billion dollar business that has turned many players into global icons and financial powerhouses. 

Cricket is more than just a sport; it is a huge money-making business. Top players earn big not only from matches but also from endorsements and league deals. Leading the list of the richest cricketers in the world is India’s Sachin Tendulkar, with an estimated net worth of $170 million. Even after retiring, he remains a favourite among brands because of his lasting popularity and influence. Known as the ‘God of Cricket,’ Tendulkar still earns well through various business and promotional ventures. Next on the list is former Indian captain MS Dhoni, with a net worth of $125 million. He is the only captain to have won all three major ICC limited-overs trophies, making him one of the most respected names in cricket. Virat Kohli, the current Indian star, is third on the list with $92 million. Known for his outstanding batting and significant brand value, he is the richest active player and one of the most endorsed athletes in the world. Also Read -WTC Points Table 2025-27: Australia at top after beating WI, check where Team India stands On the other hand, Australian greats Ricky Ponting and Shane Warne come in at fourth and sixth place, respectively, while West Indies former star batters Brian Lara and Chris Gayle are in fifth and eighth places. Former South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis ranks seventh with a net worth of $48 million, which makes him the richest cricketer from South Africa. India’s aggressive former opener, Virender Sehwag, is in ninth place with $40 million. He shares the spot with former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson, who also has a net worth of $40 million, completing the top ten list. Top 10 richest cricketers in the world by net worth: Sachin Tendulkar (IND) – $170 Million MS Dhoni (IND) – $125 Million Virat Kohli (IND) – $92 Million Ricky Ponting (AUS) – $70 Million Brian Lara (WI) – $60 Million Shane Warne (AUS) – $50 Million Jacques Kallis (SA) – $48 Million Chris Gayle (WI) – $45 Million Virender Sehwag (IND) – $40 Million Shane Watson (AUS) – $40 Million

Cricket is not just a sport, it is a multi-billion dollar business that has turned many players into global icons and financial powerhouses.&nbsp;

THIS Indian batter tops the list of world’s richest cricketers, his net worth is...

Indian cricketers own some of the most beautiful homes which often reflects their success and lavish lifestyle. From MS Dhoni farmhouse in Ranchi to Virat Kohli stylish home in Gurgaon, Indian cricketers have used their wealth to build some of the most stunning homes. But have you ever wonder which one is the most luxurious and who owns the most expensive house? Lets explore the top five richest homes owned by Indian cricketers.&nbsp;1. MS Dhoni – Kailashpati Farmhouse, Ranchi (Rs 100 Crore)&nbsp;MS Dhoni’s $12M ($1 = 80 INR) farmhouse in Ranchi is spread over 7 acres and shows his love for open spaces and greenery. The property has a big garage filled with his cars and bikes, a large swimming pool, a modern gym and indoor sports areas. 2. Virat Kohli – Gurgaon Bungalow (Rs 80 Crore)Virat Kohli owns a $10M high-tech and modern bungalow in Gurgaon, this large house has huge glass windows for amazing views, a stylish bar, a big living room with wooden touches and a beautiful shaped pool.&nbsp;3. Yuvraj Singh – Apartment in Worli, Mumbai (Rs 64 Crore)&nbsp;Yuvraj Singh lives in a $8.5M luxury apartment in Mumbai's elite Worli area. It is located in Omkar 1973 Towers and has beautiful views of the Arabian Sea. With elegant interiors and high-end facilities it reflects his classy lifestyle.&nbsp;4. Sachin Tendulkar – Bandra House, Mumbai (Rs 38 Crore)&nbsp;Sachin Tendulkar $4.75M home in Bandra in Mumbai is a 6,000 square foot mansion he bought in 2007. The three-level house combines modern and traditional design and includes a private temple, a large terrace and welcoming interiors.&nbsp;5. Rohit Sharma – Worli Apartment, Mumbai (Rs 30 Crore)&nbsp;Rohit Sharma owns a luxurious apartment in Ahuja Towers, located on the 29th floor in Worli, Mumbai. Worth $3.75 million, the home features tall glass windows with stunning sea views and includes a separate area for work meetings making it ideal for both personal and professional use.

From MS Dhoni farmhouse in Ranchi to Virat Kohli stylish home in Gurgaon, Indian cricketers have used their wealth to build some of the most stunning homes. But have you ever wonder which one is the most luxurious? Lets explore the top five richest homes owned by Indian cricketers.

Indian cricketers own some of the most beautiful homes which often reflects their success and lavish lifestyle. From MS Dhoni farmhouse in Ranchi to Virat Kohli stylish home in Gurgaon, Indian cricketers have used their wealth to build some of the most stunning homes. But have you ever wonder which one is the most luxurious and who owns the most expensive house? Lets explore the top five richest homes owned by Indian cricketers. 1. MS Dhoni – Kailashpati Farmhouse, Ranchi (Rs 100 Crore) MS Dhoni’s $12M ($1 = 80 INR) farmhouse in Ranchi is spread over 7 acres and shows his love for open spaces and greenery. The property has a big garage filled with his cars and bikes, a large swimming pool, a modern gym and indoor sports areas. 2. Virat Kohli – Gurgaon Bungalow (Rs 80 Crore) Virat Kohli owns a $10M high-tech and modern bungalow in Gurgaon, this large house has huge glass windows for amazing views, a stylish bar, a big living room with wooden touches and a beautiful shaped pool. 3. Yuvraj Singh – Apartment in Worli, Mumbai (Rs 64 Crore) Yuvraj Singh lives in a $8.5M luxury apartment in Mumbai's elite Worli area. It is located in Omkar 1973 Towers and has beautiful views of the Arabian Sea. With elegant interiors and high-end facilities it reflects his classy lifestyle. 4. Sachin Tendulkar – Bandra House, Mumbai (Rs 38 Crore) Sachin Tendulkar $4.75M home in Bandra in Mumbai is a 6,000 square foot mansion he bought in 2007. The three-level house combines modern and traditional design and includes a private temple, a large terrace and welcoming interiors. 5. Rohit Sharma – Worli Apartment, Mumbai (Rs 30 Crore) Rohit Sharma owns a luxurious apartment in Ahuja Towers, located on the 29th floor in Worli, Mumbai. Worth $3.75 million, the home features tall glass windows with stunning sea views and includes a separate area for work meetings making it ideal for both personal and professional use.

From MS Dhoni farmhouse in Ranchi to Virat Kohli stylish home in Gurgaon, Indian cricketers have used their wealth to build some of the most stunning homes. But have you ever wonder which one is the most luxurious? Lets explore the top five richest homes owned by Indian cricketers.

From Dhoni’s $12M Ranchi farmhouse to Kohli’s $10M Gurgaon mansion – A look at the top 5 lavish homes owned by Indian cricketers

Indian Batters With Centuries In Each Innings Of A Test

Rishabh Pant - 134 and 118 against England in Leeds, 2025

Rohit Sharma - 176 and 127 against South Africa in 
Visakhapatnam, 2019

Ajinkya Rahane - 127 and 100* against South Africa in 
Delhi, 2015

Virat Kohli - 115 and 141
against Australia
in Adelaide, 2014

Rahul Dravid - 110 and 135 against Pakistan
in Eden Gardens, 2005

Rahul Dravid - 190 and 103* against New Zealand in Hamilton, 1999

Sunil Gavaskar - 107 and 182* against West Indies in Eden Gardens, 1978

Pant recently became the seventh Indian to score centuries in both innings of a Test match. The 27-year-old joined an elite list of players featuring Sunil Gavaskar (three times), Rahul Dravid (twice), Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma.

Rishabh Pant recently became the seventh Indian to score centuries in both innings of a Test match. The 27-year-old joined an elite list of players featuring Sunil Gavaskar (three times), Rahul Dravid (twice), Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma.

Yashasvi Jaiswal is a name that holds promise. The kind of promise that can alter a match with the bat, dominate a session, and sow dreams of future greatness. But recently, Jaiswal has been in the news for reasons that have nothing to do with his batting. In the first Test against England at Headingley, he dropped four catches—a worrying number at the top level, compounded by the fact that all but one were at slip, a specialist role which India has long had trouble filling adequately.&nbsp;By day 3, the jeers from the English crowd had turned into chants. A video of Jaiswal dancing after another dropped catch went viral. Some thought it was playful defiance. Others saw a player rattled by pressure, attempting to wear a mask of confidence while things unraveled around him. What should have been another chapter in his rise has instead become a talking point for all the wrong reasons: Why is India’s brightest young batting prospect fielding in one of the game’s most demanding positions?&nbsp;The problem is not merely perception—it's trend. Jaiswal has been consistently losing opportunities throughout the recent Tests. Though precise fielding statistics in Indian cricket continue to be hazy, video and broadcast evidence imply his slip catching effectiveness is far below the world average of around 50%. India's greatest, Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli, and Ajinkya Rahane, on the other hand, have ranged from 80–90% during their peak.<h2>Ashwin defends Yashasvi Jaiswal</h2>Jaiswal, crucially, isn’t a natural slip fielder. In his domestic and youth career, he was standing mostly in the deep or mid-on/off, where anticipation and running are key. But the slip cordon? That’s a different world. It requires soft hands, precise balance, keen reading of the game, and most importantly, familiarity. The ability to instinctively move with the bowler’s rhythm and respond in milliseconds isn’t built overnight.&nbsp;Ravichandran Ashwin defended Jaiswal after the match. He said, “You can’t lob your hands at the ball in slips. It’s not a catching drill at mid-off. It’s all about reaction and technique. Cut him some slack—he’ll learn.” His point was both empathetic and insightful. But it also raised a question: why is someone who is still learning the basics of slip fielding being asked to do it at the highest level, under overcast skies, with the ball swinging?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Remember when Jaiswal dropped 3 catches at MCG and we lost the BGT 2024-25. Today again, he dropped 5 easy catches vs England and gave away 250+ runs. Batters score, bowlers are doing well ,and one guy keeps ruining everything. How long will this go on? <a href="https://t.co/i8K9HhMc2h">pic.twitter.com/i8K9HhMc2h</a>&mdash; 👑 (@SG77Era) <a href="https://twitter.com/SG77Era/status/1937511102096769233?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The answer might lie in transition. With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma taking retirement from Test cricket, India’s slip cordon is unsettled. Where once you had a trusted trio—Rohit at first, Kohli at second, Rahane or Gill at third—you now have a revolving door of personnel, and Jaiswal has become one of the placeholders. This isn't just unfair to him—it’s dangerous. Slips work on chemistry as much as technique. Trust builds over time. Instincts sharpen with shared experience.&nbsp;The dropped chances at Headingley weren’t identical, but they had common traits: Jaiswal was often flat-footed, stiff in the hands, upright in posture, and delayed in reaction. On at least two occasions, he reached for the ball instead of letting it come to him. These are fixable issues—but not in the middle of a high-pressure Test match.The added layer to this saga is the crowd reaction. The Headingley fans mocked him mercilessly after his fourth drop. Jaiswal’s response—a smile, a shrug, a dance—was perhaps his way of staying unfazed. But for many, it signalled the opposite: a player under siege, unsure whether to hide or double down. In a different setting, his defiance might have been endearing. In this one, it bordered on misplaced.<h2>Should Yashasvi Jaiswal field at slip?</h2>This has sparked a wave of commentary about how fielding positions are assigned in the current Indian setup. Some fans on social media argue that under Rohit Sharma, this wouldn’t have happened. Rohit, known for his attention to field placements and trusted cordon, might have eased Jaiswal in more gradually. He’s shown in the past how to mould young players without overwhelming them. In contrast, India’s current team—led by young, in-transition captains—seems to be improvising.&nbsp;Ashwin’s defence of Jaiswal is valid. Jaiswal is 22. He’s playing away from home, in conditions that punish mistakes and magnify inexperience. But the question remains: should he have been placed there in the first place? When Jasprit Bumrah bowls a peach and finds the edge, India cannot afford to rely on a fielder still adjusting to the role.&nbsp;The solution isn’t to scapegoat Jaiswal. He’s too good a player, and his temperament with the bat suggests he will grow into a complete cricketer in time. But the fielding setup must be more deliberate. Jaiswal should be shifted out of the cordon—at least for now—while a more natural catcher steps in. He needs structured drills, time to learn from past masters, and most of all, a defined plan for improvement.&nbsp;In Test cricket, especially overseas, catches win matches. They turn sessions. They flip momentum. Jaiswal’s missteps are a symptom of a deeper issue: a lack of continuity and preparation in the slip cordon. If India is serious about building the next great red-ball side, that cannot continue. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s hands are golden when gripping the bat. But in the slips, they’ve become a liability India can’t afford. Not yet. Not like this. Not when Tests are decided by the narrowest of margins.

The slippery slope: Why Yashasvi Jaiswal keeps dropping catches in the slips

Yashasvi Jaiswal is a name that holds promise. The kind of promise that can alter a match with the bat, dominate a session, and sow dreams of future greatness. But recently, Jaiswal has been in the news for reasons that have nothing to do with his batting. In the first Test against England at Headingley, he dropped four catches—a worrying number at the top level, compounded by the fact that all but one were at slip, a specialist role which India has long had trouble filling adequately. By day 3, the jeers from the English crowd had turned into chants. A video of Jaiswal dancing after another dropped catch went viral. Some thought it was playful defiance. Others saw a player rattled by pressure, attempting to wear a mask of confidence while things unraveled around him. What should have been another chapter in his rise has instead become a talking point for all the wrong reasons: Why is India’s brightest young batting prospect fielding in one of the game’s most demanding positions? The problem is not merely perception—it's trend. Jaiswal has been consistently losing opportunities throughout the recent Tests. Though precise fielding statistics in Indian cricket continue to be hazy, video and broadcast evidence imply his slip catching effectiveness is far below the world average of around 50%. India's greatest, Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli, and Ajinkya Rahane, on the other hand, have ranged from 80–90% during their peak. Ashwin defends Yashasvi Jaiswal Jaiswal, crucially, isn’t a natural slip fielder. In his domestic and youth career, he was standing mostly in the deep or mid-on/off, where anticipation and running are key. But the slip cordon? That’s a different world. It requires soft hands, precise balance, keen reading of the game, and most importantly, familiarity. The ability to instinctively move with the bowler’s rhythm and respond in milliseconds isn’t built overnight. Ravichandran Ashwin defended Jaiswal after the match. He said, “You can’t lob your hands at the ball in slips. It’s not a catching drill at mid-off. It’s all about reaction and technique. Cut him some slack—he’ll learn.” His point was both empathetic and insightful. But it also raised a question: why is someone who is still learning the basics of slip fielding being asked to do it at the highest level, under overcast skies, with the ball swinging?

Jaiswal put three chances down – one each of Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope and Harry Brook

Indian batters with most ducks in international cricket

Harbhajan Singh - 37 ducks in 367 matches

Sachin Tendulkar - 34 ducks in 664 matches

From Virat Kohli to Jasprit Bumrah, meet eight Indian batters with most ducks in international cricket. 

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are giants of world cricket. After having tasted enormous success across formats over the years, both are in the twilight stage of their international careers. While both have retired from two formats – T20Is and Tests, they remain an integral part of the One-Day setup, but the question here arises, for how long? Former India captain and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly shared his thoughts on what the future holds for the batting pair. Though he backed them to continue playing for as long as their fitness and form allow them to, Ganguly sees a challenging road ahead of them if they are eyeing the next ODI World Cup.&nbsp;South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia will host the ODI World Cup in October 2027, and by then, Virat will be 38, and Rohit will be approaching 40. Even though their fitness and form will decide their fate, Ganguly feels that by keeping everything in check, including Indian Cricket's best interests, either or both would find it challenging to hang on till then.&nbsp;India will play 27 ODIs until the next ODI World Cup arrives in two years, making it almost 15 One-Dayers each year.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-1st-test-cheeky-commentator-sanjay-manjrekar-lauds-jasprit-bumrah-draws-parallels-with-kiwi-veteran-sir-richard-hadlee-1750589485948">IND vs ENG, 1st Test: 'Cheeky' Indian commentator lauds Bumrah, draws parallels with Kiwi veteran</a> &nbsp;“All of us must understand, just like everyone, the game will go away from them, and they will go away from the game," Ganguly said in a chat with PTI. "It won't be easy, with 15 games a year.” &nbsp;When asked to share any advice he has for both on how to approach and work on their fitness and game, Ganguly said, “I have got no advice. I think they know the game as much as I do. They will take a call.”<h2>No concerns about Indian future &nbsp;</h2>Ganguly also reflected on what the Indian team’s future would look like once this pair departs. Sounding unbothered by the thought of a transition period, Ganguly said he is not concerned at all. Though he understands any team would find it challenging to replace someone of Virat’s calibre, he backs India to do it at its own pace. &nbsp;"I was not concerned at all. Virat is a class player. Finding his replacement will take time. But the rest, I wasn't surprised," Ganguly said. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Rohit and Virat-less Indian Team are currently playing the Test series in the UK, with the action (first Test) already underway at Headingley in Leeds. &nbsp;Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant, the new leadership group, were among the runs in the first innings, hitting respective hundreds, their firsts on their tour. Yashasvi Jaiswal also completed his maiden Test ton on English soil, while ace quick Jasprit Bumrah starred for the visitors on day two, picking three wickets.&nbsp;

Will Rohit and Virat sustain till the next ODI World Cup? Ganguly answers

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are giants of world cricket. After having tasted enormous success across formats over the years, both are in the twilight stage of their international careers. While both have retired from two formats – T20Is and Tests, they remain an integral part of the One-Day setup, but the question here arises, for how long? Former India captain and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly shared his thoughts on what the future holds for the batting pair. Though he backed them to continue playing for as long as their fitness and form allow them to, Ganguly sees a challenging road ahead of them if they are eyeing the next ODI World Cup. South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia will host the ODI World Cup in October 2027, and by then, Virat will be 38, and Rohit will be approaching 40. Even though their fitness and form will decide their fate, Ganguly feels that by keeping everything in check, including Indian Cricket's best interests, either or both would find it challenging to hang on till then. India will play 27 ODIs until the next ODI World Cup arrives in two years, making it almost 15 One-Dayers each year. Also read | IND vs ENG, 1st Test: 'Cheeky' Indian commentator lauds Bumrah, draws parallels with Kiwi veteran “All of us must understand, just like everyone, the game will go away from them, and they will go away from the game," Ganguly said in a chat with PTI. "It won't be easy, with 15 games a year.” When asked to share any advice he has for both on how to approach and work on their fitness and game, Ganguly said, “I have got no advice. I think they know the game as much as I do. They will take a call.” No concerns about Indian future Ganguly also reflected on what the Indian team’s future would look like once this pair departs. Sounding unbothered by the thought of a transition period, Ganguly said he is not concerned at all. Though he understands any team would find it challenging to replace someone of Virat’s calibre, he backs India to do it at its own pace. "I was not concerned at all. Virat is a class player. Finding his replacement will take time. But the rest, I wasn't surprised," Ganguly said. Meanwhile, Rohit and Virat-less Indian Team are currently playing the Test series in the UK, with the action (first Test) already underway at Headingley in Leeds. Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant, the new leadership group, were among the runs in the first innings, hitting respective hundreds, their firsts on their tour. Yashasvi Jaiswal also completed his maiden Test ton on English soil, while ace quick Jasprit Bumrah starred for the visitors on day two, picking three wickets.

South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia will host the ODI World Cup in October 2027, and by then, Virat will be 38, and Rohit will be approaching 40.

Team India began the new WTC cycle with a bang. Considering the youngsters and experienced have been among runs thus far, it reflects how India’s Test batting is growing stronger in this WTC period.

From Shubman Gill to Rishabh Pant: 5 Indian batters with most centuries in WTC history

Team India started their long English summer with a bang after the new-looked side led by Shubman Gill scored 359/3 on Day 1 of the Headingley Test. The day saw Indian batters smash several records as Gill and Jaiswal scored their respective tons. At the same time, Gill wrote his name in the record books as he replicated Virat Kohli in one of the landmark moments in Test cricket for Team India.<h2>Gill replicates Kohli</h2>While Gill started his captaincy stint on Friday, Virat Test captaincy journey began back in 2014 when MS Dhoni stepped down mid-series against Australia. New into leadership, Kohli made an instant impact, scoring twin centuries (115 and 141) in his very first match as skipper at Adelaide Oval. On that same day, he also crossed 2,000 Test runs, a remarkable beginning for one of India’s best Test captains.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-s-richest-cricketer-it-s-neither-virat-nor-rohit-find-out-who-tops-the-list-ajay-jadeja-virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-ms-dhoni-sachin-tendulkar-1750486752954">India’s richest cricketer: It’s neither Virat nor Rohit. Find out who tops the list</a>&nbsp;Fast forward 11 years, and the baton seems to have been passed perfectly from King to the Prince. The new India Test team captain, stood rock solid at Headingley against England, scoring a brilliant unbeaten 127 on Day 1 (Jun 20). What made the knock even more special was unlike Kohli, Gill reached the 2,000 runs milestone in his maiden Test match as captain.&nbsp;Gill's knock on Friday has echoed the India cricket's rich vein of talent. Whether it was Kohli in 2014 or Gill in 2025, the future holds bright for Indian Test cricket.<h2>What happened on Day 1?</h2>&nbsp;Despite losing the toss, the visitors put up a dominant show with the bat on Day 1. Openers KL Rahul and Jaiswal gave India a strong start with a 91-run opening stand. Debutant Sai Sudharsan had a forgettable outing, falling for a duck to Ben Stokes. But Jaiswal continued with a century (101), building a solid 129-run partnership with Gill for the third wicket. After his dismissal, vice-captain Rishabh Pant joined Gill and have added 138 more runs for the fourth wicket.

Shubman Gill wrote his name in the record books as he replicated Virat Kohli in one of the landmark moments in Test cricket for Team India.

Team India started their long English summer with a bang after the new-looked side led by Shubman Gill scored 359/3 on Day 1 of the Headingley Test. The day saw Indian batters smash several records as Gill and Jaiswal scored their respective tons. At the same time, Gill wrote his name in the record books as he replicated Virat Kohli in one of the landmark moments in Test cricket for Team India. Gill replicates Kohli While Gill started his captaincy stint on Friday, Virat Test captaincy journey began back in 2014 when MS Dhoni stepped down mid-series against Australia. New into leadership, Kohli made an instant impact, scoring twin centuries (115 and 141) in his very first match as skipper at Adelaide Oval. On that same day, he also crossed 2,000 Test runs, a remarkable beginning for one of India’s best Test captains. Also Read | India’s richest cricketer: It’s neither Virat nor Rohit. Find out who tops the list Fast forward 11 years, and the baton seems to have been passed perfectly from King to the Prince. The new India Test team captain, stood rock solid at Headingley against England, scoring a brilliant unbeaten 127 on Day 1 (Jun 20). What made the knock even more special was unlike Kohli, Gill reached the 2,000 runs milestone in his maiden Test match as captain. Gill's knock on Friday has echoed the India cricket's rich vein of talent. Whether it was Kohli in 2014 or Gill in 2025, the future holds bright for Indian Test cricket. What happened on Day 1? Despite losing the toss, the visitors put up a dominant show with the bat on Day 1. Openers KL Rahul and Jaiswal gave India a strong start with a 91-run opening stand. Debutant Sai Sudharsan had a forgettable outing, falling for a duck to Ben Stokes. But Jaiswal continued with a century (101), building a solid 129-run partnership with Gill for the third wicket. After his dismissal, vice-captain Rishabh Pant joined Gill and have added 138 more runs for the fourth wicket.

Shubman Gill wrote his name in the record books as he replicated Virat Kohli in one of the landmark moments in Test cricket for Team India.

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Shubman Gill mirrors Virat Kohli’s 2014 heroics in Test captaincy debut

Shubman Gill, on day 1 (June 20) of the first Test against England, became only the fourth Indian batter to score a hundred in his maiden Test match as captain on the side. Before Gill, only Virat Kohli, Sunil Gavaskar and Vijay Hazare had achieved the same landmark. Gill, however, is the first one to get a century against England in England in his maiden Test as captain. Apart from him, Hazare had scored his century in his maiden Test as captain against England but in Delhi back in 1951. Overall, this is Gill's sixth Test century.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jaiswal-is-first-indian-opening-batter-to-score-100-in-headingley-against-england-in-test-1750430166021">IND vs ENG: Jaiswal breaks 58-year-old record with stunning hundred at Headingley</a>By the 80th over, Gill was batting beautifully well on 118 &nbsp;with Rishabh Pant on his side nearing 50. Thanks to them, India already were past 300 for loss of only three wickets.Batting first after losing the toss, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul opened the batting for India and added 52 runs for the opening wicket in the first 15 overs. This is only the second time in India's history of touring England for Tests that they have crossed 50-run mark for the opening wicket at Headingley.The partnership ended when Rahul chased a wide full ball only to be caught at the slips off Brydon Carse. The duo, however, added 91 runs - the highest opening partnership for India at Headingley.Jaiswal, however, scored his hundred before getting out - the first by an Indian opener in Tests at the venue. He was dismissed shortly after the break on a beauty by Stokes which took his off stump for 101.Earlier, India handed a Test debut to Sai Sudharsan after a bumper season in IPL 2025 but he was dismissed on a duck on the stroke of lunch. They also offered a place to Karun Nair who is returning to India set up after an eight-year hiatus.

Before Gill, only Virat Kohli, Sunil Gavaskar and Vijay Hazare had achieved the same landmark. Gill, however, is the first one to get a century against England in England in his maiden Test as captain.

Shubman Gill, on day 1 (June 20) of the first Test against England, became only the fourth Indian batter to score a hundred in his maiden Test match as captain on the side. Before Gill, only Virat Kohli, Sunil Gavaskar and Vijay Hazare had achieved the same landmark. Gill, however, is the first one to get a century against England in England in his maiden Test as captain. Apart from him, Hazare had scored his century in his maiden Test as captain against England but in Delhi back in 1951. Overall, this is Gill's sixth Test century. Also Read - IND vs ENG: Jaiswal breaks 58-year-old record with stunning hundred at Headingley By the 80th over, Gill was batting beautifully well on 118 with Rishabh Pant on his side nearing 50. Thanks to them, India already were past 300 for loss of only three wickets. Batting first after losing the toss, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul opened the batting for India and added 52 runs for the opening wicket in the first 15 overs. This is only the second time in India's history of touring England for Tests that they have crossed 50-run mark for the opening wicket at Headingley. The partnership ended when Rahul chased a wide full ball only to be caught at the slips off Brydon Carse. The duo, however, added 91 runs - the highest opening partnership for India at Headingley. Jaiswal, however, scored his hundred before getting out - the first by an Indian opener in Tests at the venue. He was dismissed shortly after the break on a beauty by Stokes which took his off stump for 101. Earlier, India handed a Test debut to Sai Sudharsan after a bumper season in IPL 2025 but he was dismissed on a duck on the stroke of lunch. They also offered a place to Karun Nair who is returning to India set up after an eight-year hiatus.

Before Gill, only Virat Kohli, Sunil Gavaskar and Vijay Hazare had achieved the same landmark. Gill, however, is the first one to get a century against England in England in his maiden Test as captain.

IND vs ENG: Best India captain in England already? Gill joins elite company with blockbuster hundred at Headingley

Virat Kohli, the heart of Indian cricket, chooses to lay low and lead a quiet life with his family in London, England. Since announcing his Test retirement last month, Kohli, who later won his maiden IPL title with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2025, moved to the UK to spend the English summer with his wife and Bollywood actress, Anushka Sharma, and two kids. Choosing to spend time in peace and away from the chaos and media attention, Kohli remains in the vicinity of the Indian Team despite not being part of the Test squad for the ongoing five-match Test series against England.&nbsp;Even as India will play two Test matches in London, including the third one at the Lord’s starting July 10, Kohli chooses to remain private and deliberately distanced from the sport, per a Telegraph report that sheds some light on Kohli’s London life.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/is-june-20-the-luckiest-day-for-indian-test-cricket-history-and-numbers-suggest-so-sourav-ganguly-rahul-dravid-virat-kohli-1750410114862">Is June 20 the luckiest date for Indian Test Cricket? History and numbers suggest so!</a> &nbsp;Unlike his batting hero and cricket great Sachin Tendulkar, who was at Lord’s recently, Kohli skipped the recently-concluded WTC Final between Australia and South Africa and MCC’s ‘World Cricket Connects’ symposium despite staying close to the venue. &nbsp;Meanwhile, contrary to his life in India, where he is no less than a mega superstar, which also comes with its set of restrictions, Kohli walks like a free man in London - a city that offered him the refuge he longed for while staying in India. In the UK, he goes to restaurants with his family and even rides a tube (metro), something he can only imagine doing in his country.&nbsp; &nbsp;Moreover, he and Anushka are believed to be staying in Notting Hill.<h2>Team India in the UK &nbsp;</h2>After playing the intra-squad game against India-A in Beckenham, the senior men’s team was sent out to bat first on day one of the Leeds Test against England on Friday (Jun 20).&nbsp; &nbsp;While India handed a debut cap to Sai Sudharsan – the new number three- they recalled domestic giant Karun Nair to the Test line-up for the first time in eight years. &nbsp;In the bowling department, Jasprit Bumrah will lead the pace attack, and Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna will share the new ball with him. All-rounder Shardul Thakur was picked ahead of Nitish Kumar Reddy, while Ravindra Jadeja retained his place as the lone spinner.&nbsp;

Heart of Indian Cricket, Kohli chooses to lead quiet life in England – Report

Virat Kohli, the heart of Indian cricket, chooses to lay low and lead a quiet life with his family in London, England. Since announcing his Test retirement last month, Kohli, who later won his maiden IPL title with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2025, moved to the UK to spend the English summer with his wife and Bollywood actress, Anushka Sharma, and two kids. Choosing to spend time in peace and away from the chaos and media attention, Kohli remains in the vicinity of the Indian Team despite not being part of the Test squad for the ongoing five-match Test series against England. Even as India will play two Test matches in London, including the third one at the Lord’s starting July 10, Kohli chooses to remain private and deliberately distanced from the sport, per a Telegraph report that sheds some light on Kohli’s London life. Also read | Is June 20 the luckiest date for Indian Test Cricket? History and numbers suggest so! Unlike his batting hero and cricket great Sachin Tendulkar, who was at Lord’s recently, Kohli skipped the recently-concluded WTC Final between Australia and South Africa and MCC’s ‘World Cricket Connects’ symposium despite staying close to the venue. Meanwhile, contrary to his life in India, where he is no less than a mega superstar, which also comes with its set of restrictions, Kohli walks like a free man in London - a city that offered him the refuge he longed for while staying in India. In the UK, he goes to restaurants with his family and even rides a tube (metro), something he can only imagine doing in his country. Moreover, he and Anushka are believed to be staying in Notting Hill. Team India in the UK After playing the intra-squad game against India-A in Beckenham, the senior men’s team was sent out to bat first on day one of the Leeds Test against England on Friday (Jun 20). While India handed a debut cap to Sai Sudharsan – the new number three- they recalled domestic giant Karun Nair to the Test line-up for the first time in eight years. In the bowling department, Jasprit Bumrah will lead the pace attack, and Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna will share the new ball with him. All-rounder Shardul Thakur was picked ahead of Nitish Kumar Reddy, while Ravindra Jadeja retained his place as the lone spinner.

Even as India will play two Test matches in London, including the third one at the Lord’s starting July 10, Kohli chooses to remain private and deliberately distanced from the sport.

Heart of Indian Cricket, Kohli chooses to lead quiet life in England with family – Report

Indian batters with most runs against England in England

Sachin Tendulkar -  2214 runs in 34 matches

Sourav Ganguly - 1480 runs in 25 matches

 Ajinkya Rahane - 1084 runs in 25 matches

Dilip Vengsarkar - 1063 runs in 18 matches

As India is gearing up to take on England at Headingley, starting on June 20 (Wednesday), here is a look at the seven Indian batters with most runs against England in England. 

Only three Indian skippers have managed to win a Test series in India including former coach Rahul Dravid in 2007 which was also the last time India won a Test series in England.

IND vs ENG: Indian skippers to win or draw a Test series in England

Batters with most runs in IND vs ENG Test series

Joe Root holds the record for scoring the most runs in Test matches between India and England, with 2846 runs in 30 Test matches.

Sachin Tendulkar is second on the list of top run-scorers in India-England Tests, with 2535 runs in 32 Test matches.

Former Indian opener Gavaskar scored 2483 runs in 67 innings across 38 Tests against England. 

Former England captain Alastair Cook is fourth on the list. He played 30 Tests against India and scored 2431 runs in 54 innings. 

Virat Kohli is fifth among the top scorers in this rivalry. He played 28 Tests against England, scoring 1991 runs in 50 innings.

Rahul Dravid is sixth on the list of top run-scorers in India-England Tests, with 1950 runs in 21 Test matches.

Former Indian batter Viswanath is seventh on the list. Viswanath played 30 Tests against England and scored 1880 runs in 54 innings.

As India usher into a new Test era under Shubman Gill in upcoming Test series vs England, here are the batters who score most in India vs England Tests.

Here is a look at the Indian captains with the most Test wins in England, featuring Virat Kohli, Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni.

From Kapil Dev to Virat Kohli, meet 5 Indian captains with most Test wins in England

Cricket great, let alone from England, James Anderson had to choose between two batting giants – Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, on who was tougher to bowl to, and he duly made a choice. Anderson, who played for over two decades and only retired from international cricket in 2024, has bowled enough to both batters to make a choice on whom he found challenging to get better off.&nbsp;While his earlier days saw him troubling Sachin in Tests, once he closed in on his 30s, he peaked, and against him was Virat Kohli, whom he enjoyed dismissing in the red-ball format.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-posts-45-second-video-celebrating-wtc-final-shows-jay-shah-11-times-fans-react-australia-south-africa-lords-1750088497448">'Beyond weird': ICC posts 45-second video celebrating WTC Final, shows Jay Shah 11 times; fans react</a> &nbsp;For the record, James Anderson is the third-highest wicket-taker in Tests (704) and just behind the spin wizards – Shane Warne (708) and Muttiah Muralitharan (800). And among those, he has had Sachin and Virat’s numbers plenty of times. &nbsp;While Anderson holds a better head-to-head record against Tendulkar in Tests, dismissing him nine times in 350 balls bowled to the little master compared to dismissing Kohli seven times in 36 innings, he picked the modern-day great over Sachin for a batter he found difficulty bowling to. &nbsp;Reflecting on his on-field battles (with some of the modern-day greats) while speaking on a TalkSport podcast, including choosing among the Fab-Four (Virat, Kane Williamson, Steve Smith and Joe Root), Anderson said, “I have found it more difficult to bowl to Kohli than even Sachin Tendulkar.” &nbsp;Although both had mutual respect and admiration for each other, be it on or off the field, neither took the other lightly in any of the challenges across formats.<h2>No Kohli on England tour &nbsp;</h2>Like Anderson, who hung up his Test boots 22 years after making his debut, Virat Kohli announced his Test retirement days before the squad announcement for the upcoming England Tests, starting June 20 in Leeds. &nbsp;After failing miserably on his maiden English tour in 2014 (scoring 134 runs in five matches), Kohli bounced back tremendously well on the next tour four years later, finishing as the highest run-getter (593 runs in 10 innings).&nbsp; &nbsp;His battles with Anderson were the highlight, as despite England's pacer gaining an early advantage over him in that series, Kohli had the last laugh.&nbsp; &nbsp;However, on his last English tour four years ago, Kohli struggled again against the seaming delivery, with Anderson having the better of him.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, the upcoming Test series is the first since 2012 to not include Anderson and Kohli.&nbsp;

James Anderson picks between Kohli and Sachin on tougher batter to bowl to

Cricket great, let alone from England, James Anderson had to choose between two batting giants – Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, on who was tougher to bowl to, and he duly made a choice. Anderson, who played for over two decades and only retired from international cricket in 2024, has bowled enough to both batters to make a choice on whom he found challenging to get better off. While his earlier days saw him troubling Sachin in Tests, once he closed in on his 30s, he peaked, and against him was Virat Kohli, whom he enjoyed dismissing in the red-ball format. Also read | 'Beyond weird': ICC posts 45-second video celebrating WTC Final, shows Jay Shah 11 times; fans react For the record, James Anderson is the third-highest wicket-taker in Tests (704) and just behind the spin wizards – Shane Warne (708) and Muttiah Muralitharan (800). And among those, he has had Sachin and Virat’s numbers plenty of times. While Anderson holds a better head-to-head record against Tendulkar in Tests, dismissing him nine times in 350 balls bowled to the little master compared to dismissing Kohli seven times in 36 innings, he picked the modern-day great over Sachin for a batter he found difficulty bowling to. Reflecting on his on-field battles (with some of the modern-day greats) while speaking on a TalkSport podcast, including choosing among the Fab-Four (Virat, Kane Williamson, Steve Smith and Joe Root), Anderson said, “I have found it more difficult to bowl to Kohli than even Sachin Tendulkar.” Although both had mutual respect and admiration for each other, be it on or off the field, neither took the other lightly in any of the challenges across formats. No Kohli on England tour Like Anderson, who hung up his Test boots 22 years after making his debut, Virat Kohli announced his Test retirement days before the squad announcement for the upcoming England Tests, starting June 20 in Leeds. After failing miserably on his maiden English tour in 2014 (scoring 134 runs in five matches), Kohli bounced back tremendously well on the next tour four years later, finishing as the highest run-getter (593 runs in 10 innings). His battles with Anderson were the highlight, as despite England's pacer gaining an early advantage over him in that series, Kohli had the last laugh. However, on his last English tour four years ago, Kohli struggled again against the seaming delivery, with Anderson having the better of him. Meanwhile, the upcoming Test series is the first since 2012 to not include Anderson and Kohli.

While his earlier days saw him troubling Sachin in Tests, once he closed in on his 30s, he peaked, and against him was Virat Kohli, whom he enjoyed dismissing in the red-ball format.&nbsp;

Here is a look at the cricket legends who called time on their Test career in WTC 2023-25 cycle featuring Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma, Stuart Broad and James Anderson.

7 Players who called time on their Test career in WTC 2023-25 cycle, three Indians on the list

he 'X' account, formerly known as Twitter of user '@Ishaan3,' who was reported by Virat Kohli for using 'foul language' in 2011 has finally been deactivated on 11 June, 2025. The beef began back in 2011 when Ishaan allegedly directed offensive language towards Kohli in a tweet. In response, Kohli reportedly messaged him, stating, 'your account has been reported and will be deactivated soon. dont tweet if u wana use foul language.'Despite the warning, Ishaan’s account remained active for years. He kept throwing shades at Kohli, reminding him that his account was still up and had not been deleted. These online interactions sparked a huge debate and countless viral reactions and memes at that time. &nbsp;

Ishaan3 account gets suspended 14 years after being reported by Virat Kohli

Now, nearly 14 years later, the account has finally been taken down, bringing an end to one of the internet’s most long-running feuds.Virat Kohli and the Royal Challengers Bangalore have recently delighted fans across the globe by securing their maiden IPL title. After an 18-year-long wait, RCB has finally lifted the IPL trophy.Sharing his heartfelt emotions on social media, Kohli wrote: 'This team made the dream possible, a season I’ll never ever forget. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed the ride over the last 2.5 months.'The RCB legend also dedicated the trophy to loyal RCB fans who were standing through the franchise in every thick and thin.However, the celebrations took a tragic turn as 11 people lost their lives and over 30 were left injured in a stampede during the trophy parade outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4.FIRs have been filed against the RCB management, event organisers and the Karnataka State Cricket Association in the matter.The Karnataka High Court strongly criticised the state government while looking into petitions about the Bengaluru stampede. To investigate the incident, the government has set-up a one-member commission led by retired judge Michael Cunha.

Virat Kohli and the Royal Challengers Bangalore have recently delighted fans across the globe by securing their maiden IPL title. After an 18-year-long wait, RCB has finally lifted the IPL trophy.

he 'X' account, formerly known as Twitter of user '@Ishaan3,' who was reported by Virat Kohli for using 'foul language' in 2011 has finally been deactivated on 11 June, 2025. The beef began back in 2011 when Ishaan allegedly directed offensive language towards Kohli in a tweet. In response, Kohli reportedly messaged him, stating, 'your account has been reported and will be deactivated soon. dont tweet if u wana use foul language.' Despite the warning, Ishaan’s account remained active for years. He kept throwing shades at Kohli, reminding him that his account was still up and had not been deleted. These online interactions sparked a huge debate and countless viral reactions and memes at that time.

Virat Kohli and the Royal Challengers Bangalore have recently delighted fans across the globe by securing their maiden IPL title. After an 18-year-long wait, RCB has finally lifted the IPL trophy.

Virat Kohli reported an X account 14 years ago and it finally got suspended

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