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Border–Gavaskar Trophy: India's record in Pink Ball Test

The second Test in Border–Gavaskar Trophy will be played with the pink ball in a day-night affair. Having been played for the first time in 2015, the concept of day-night Tests was taken to make the longest format of the game more interesting.

Dec 1, 2024, 8:22 PM4 min read

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The second match of the five-match Border–Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia will be played in Adelaide from December 6. This will be a day-night test played with the pink ball. 

The good thing for India is that regular captain Rohit Sharma has returned. Apart from this, Shubman Gill is also on the verge of becoming fit. With the return of these two, Indian batting will become stronger. However, the team management will be worried about the playing 11. Fitting Rohit and Gill into a winning combination is a matter of concern.

Also Read: Indian captains to win POTM awards in Australia in Tests

It is considered certain that Devdutt Padikkal will sit on the bench. Apart from this, Dhruv Jurel can also be seen sitting on the bench. The biggest problem will be whether KL Rahul will be sent to open or he will be sent back to number five. Before that let us look at India's statistics in Day-Night Test or Pink Ball Test.

India has played four pink ball tests so far

India has played four day-night tests so far. Out of these, they have won in three, while they have faced defeat in one. Team India has won 75 percent of the matches in the day-night test. The only Test in which the Indian team lost was played in Adelaide four years ago. This was the first Test of India's tour of Australia in the 2020/21 Border–Gavaskar Trophy. Team India, captained by Virat Kohli, had to face a crushing defeat by eight wickets.

What happened in the India-Australia match in Adelaide in 2020?

Batting first in Adelaide, India had scored 244 runs. Cheteshwar Pujara scored 43 runs and Ajinkya Rahane 42 runs. In reply, Australia's first innings was limited to 191 runs. Marnus Labuschagne scored 47 runs and captain Tim Paine scored 73 runs.

The Indian team was devastated in the second innings and was reduced to just 36 runs. This is also India's lowest score in Tests. Cummins and Hazlewood took four and five wickets respectively. India had set a target of 90 runs by taking the lead against Australia. Australia won the match by scoring 93 runs for two wickets. Matthew Wade scored 33 runs, while Joe Burns remained unbeaten on 51 runs.

India played first pink ball test in 2019

India played its first pink ball test against Bangladesh in 2019 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata and won by 46 runs. After this, after playing against Australia in 2020, Team India defeated England by 10 wickets in the day-night test in Ahmedabad in February 2021 and then Sri Lanka by 238 runs in Bengaluru in March 2022. India's highest score in the day-night test is 347/9.

Indian batter who scored most runs in pink ball test

Virat Kohli has scored the most runs for India in the day-night test. He has scored 277 runs in four such matches at an average of 46.16. At the same time, Rohit Sharma is at second place with 173 runs in three matches at an average of 43.25. Shreyas Iyer is at third place in the list. He has scored 155 runs at an average of 79.50. 

Whereas, if we talk about bowlers, Ravichandran Ashwin has taken the most wickets for India in the day-night test. He has taken 18 wickets in four such matches. At the same time, Akshar Patel has taken 14 wickets in two pink ball tests. Umesh Yadav has taken 11 wickets in two such matches.

Also Read: Highest catches dropped percentages since 2011 (Min 100 chances) | Virat tops the list among batters

Highest runs for India in day-night test

Player Match Runs Average
Virat Kohli 4 277 46.16
Rohit Sharma 3 173 43.25
Shreyas Iyer 1 155 79.50

Most wickets for India in day-night test

Player Match Wickets Average
Ravichandran Ashwin 4 18 13.83
Axar Patel 2 14 9.14
Umesh Yadav 2 11 15.54

Australia's figures in day night test

Australia has an exceptional record in day night tests. They have played 12 day-night tests so far, out of which they have won 11 while losing only one. What makes their record even more impressive is that their wins have come against different opponents. These include India, England, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and West Indies. Australia defeated New Zealand by three wickets in the first international day-night Test in Adelaide in 2015. 

The matter of concern for Australia is that Josh Hazlewood, who wreaked havoc in 2020, will not play in the second Test of the Border–Gavaskar Trophy due to injury.

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Best test bowling figure in an inning by any Indian bowler at Lord's

Before the start of the third test, let's have a look at the Best test bowling figure in an inning by any Indian bowler at Lord's.

Jul 8, 2025, 12:37 PM5 min read

Best test bowling figure in an inning by any Indian bowler at Lord's

India's thumping 336-run victory over England at Edgbaston has breathed fresh life into the five-Test series, now locked at 1-1. The third Test of the ongoing five-match series between India and England is scheduled to take place at Lord’s from July 10 to 14.

Before the start of the third test, let's have a look at the Best test bowling figure in an inning by any Indian bowler at Lord's.

Also Read: Most Test Wickets Taken by Indian Bowlers at Lord's

Best test bowling figure in an inning by any Indian bowler at Lord's

1. Ishant Sharma | 7/74

Best test bowling figure in an inning by any Indian bowler at Lord's

Ishant Sharma put in one of the best exhibitions of short-ball bowling by an India fast bowler in the fourth innings of the Lord's Test in 2014. The lanky right-armer ran through England with figures of 7 for 74 to help the visitors record a famous win.

Ishant Sharma was India's hero at Lord's with a seven-wicket haul in the second innings. He cleaned up Ian Bell before inducing an outside edge from Alastair Cook’s blade with a beautiful outswinger. Sharma's brilliant spell turned the tables and India picked up a famous victory by 95 runs.

2. Amar Singh | 6/35

Best test bowling figure in an inning by any Indian bowler at Lord's

In the summer of 1936, the late Amar Singh registered his name on the iconic Lord’s Honours Board with a brilliant spell of 6 for 35, the second-best bowling figures by an India bowler in Tests on English soil.

After India were bundled out for 147 in their first innings, Amar Singh exploited the conditions as he ran through the English batting line-up.

The home team was bowled out for just 134, giving India an upper hand. His victims included Arthur Mitchell, Harold Gimblett, Maurice Turnbull, Maurice Leyland, Bob Wyatt, and skipper Gubby Allen. Though India couldn’t capitalize on this momentum and eventually lost the match, Singh’s performance is still one of the best on English soil.

3. Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 6/82

Best test bowling figure in an inning by any Indian bowler at Lord's

The 2014 Lord's Test remains one of India's most special wins in SENA countries, and they have much to thank veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for the triumph. After the first of the five Tests ended in a draw, India and England moved to the home of cricket for the all-important second Test.

On a green wicket, Team India huffed and puffed their way to a respectable 295 in their first innings. With the game hanging on a knife-edge, Bhuvi rattled the English top order by picking up the first three wickets in no time and reducing them to 70/3 in the 32nd over.

He returned to pick up his final three wickets later in the innings, including England's top-scorer, Gary Ballance, for 110, as India restricted England's first-innings lead to just 24. Bhuvneshwar finished with outstanding figures of 6/82 in 31 overs.

4. Bishan Bedi | 6/226

Best test bowling figure in an inning by any Indian bowler at Lord's

Legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi took 6/226 at the Lord's in 1974, getting his name etched on the Lord’s honors board.

On a tough pitch for bowlers, England opened the batting and quickly made a mark on the match with Dennis Amiss' century helping to post a score of 337-2 before Bedi even claimed his first wicket. His dismissal of John Edrich (96) and then Keith Fletcher gave India hope of trying to restrict England below 400. However, those hopes were quickly dashed when Mike Denness and Tony Greig both made centuries with England eventually talling a mammoth score of 629 all out.

Bedi was the only bowler of note to cause England any sort of trouble. In addition to his wickets of Edrich and Fletcher, Bedi also removed Denness, Alan Knott, Geoff Arnold and Derek Underwood to earn a spot on the Honours Boards. Bedi wouldn't have the opportunity to bowl again in the match, with England comfortably winning the Test by an innings and 285 runs.

5. RP Singh | 5/59

Best test bowling figure in an inning by any Indian bowler at Lord's

After picking up two wickets in the first innings, former left-arm pacer RP Singh produced an incredible five-wicket haul to prevent England from running away with the game in the second.

An incredible three-wicket spell from him saw England, who led by 97 after the first innings, slip from 102/2 to 132/5 in no time. Singh removed skipper Michael Vaughan, followed by Ian Bell and Paul Collingwood in a six-over stretch to bring India back into the contest.

However, Kevin Pietersen's scintillating 134 took the hosts to safety before Singh returned to remove him and Monty Panesar to complete his five-wicket haul. Nevertheless, his 5/59 in the second innings slowed England's innings enough for India to save the game on the final day.

Also Read: Most wickets vs England in England for India in tests

1 Ishant Sharma 2011-2021 4 17 7/74 29.70 3.21 1 0
2 Amar Singh 1932-1936 2 10 6/35 23.00 2.02 1 0
3 Bhuvneshwar Kumar 2014-2014 1 6 6/82 17.16 2.19 1 0
4 Bishan Singh Bedi 1967-1979 4 17 6/226 28.94 2.41 1 0
5 RP Singh 2007-2007 1 7 5/59 16.71 3.49 1 0
6 Chetan Sharma 1986-1986 1 6 5/64 18.66 2.28 1 0
7 Venkatesh Prasad 1996-1996 1 7 5/76 18.57 2.26 1 0
8 Ramakant Desai 1959-1959 1 6 5/89 19.66 3.05 1 0
9 Mohammad Nissar 1932-1936 2 10 5/93 19.70 2.94 1 0
10 Praveen Kumar 2011-2011 1 6 5/106 29.33 2.90 1 0

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Most Test Wickets Taken by Indian Bowlers at Lord's

As the Men in Blue moves to the hallowed turf of Lord’s for the third Test starting July 10, let's take a look at the most test wickets taken by Indian bowlers at Lord's.

Jul 8, 2025, 11:25 AM4 min read

Most Test Wickets Taken by Indian Bowlers at Lord's

India beat hosts England by 336 runs in the second Test to level the five-match Test series 1-1. When news emerged that Jasprit Bumrah will not be playing the second Test at Edgbaston, team India were written off completely, with pretty much everyone expecting England to maul them and go 2-0 up. However, in a twist that no one saw coming, it was India who ended up obliterating the hosts, hammering them on the back of an extraordinary performance.

As the Men in Blue moves to the hallowed turf of Lord’s for the third Test starting July 10, let's take a look at the most test wickets taken by Indian bowlers at Lord's.

Also Read: Indian players to record two hundreds in a Test match

Most Test Wickets Taken by Indian Bowlers at Lord's

1. Bishan Singh Bedi | 17 Wickets

Most Test Wickets Taken by Indian Bowlers at Lord's

Former left-arm orthodox, Bishan Singh Bedi sits at the top of the list of most test wickets taken by Indian bowlers at Lord's with 17 wickets in only 4 Tests at Lord’s. Bishan Singh Bedi represented cricket from 1966 to 1979 and was part of India’s popular spin-quartet.

Bishan Singh played 67 Tests for the Indian team and took 266 wickets at an average of 28.71. He played his last Test against England in 1979. He finished with three wickets in that match.

2. Kapil Dev | 17 Wickets

Most Test Wickets Taken by Indian Bowlers at Lord's

The veteran cricketer, Kapil Dev doesn’t need any introduction. The World Cup-winning Indian skipper is counted amongst the greatest all-rounders in the history of the game. He was the country’s lead fast bowler during the late 90s.

Kapil Dev was successful not only in the sub-continent but also in SENA countries. He has an exceptional record at Lord’s Cricket Ground.

In just 4 Tests, Kapil Dev managed to claim 17 wickets and thus is the joint highest Indian wicket-taker at Lord’s. Overall, Kapil has 434 wickets in 131 Tests to his name, including 23 five-wicket hauls.

3. Ishant Sharma | 17 Wickets

Most Test Wickets Taken by Indian Bowlers at Lord's

At number three is Ishant Sharma, who is also the joint highest Indian wicket-taker at Lord’s. The 36-year old seamer has a pretty good record at Lord’s. He has 17 wickets to his name at Lord's. He had a memorable 7/74 at Lord's in 2014 which helped India to win a Test match at Lords' cricket ground for the first time since 1986.

Ishant Sharma played 105 Tests for the Indian team and took 311 wickets at an average of 32.40, including 11 five-wicket hauls.

4. Anil Kumble | 12 Wickets

Most Test Wickets Taken by Indian Bowlers at Lord's

India’s greatest spinner in the history of the game, Anil Kumble has the fourth most number of Test wickets by any Indian bowler at Lord’s. Given the fact that the spinners don’t usually get a lot of assistance from the English surfaces and still getting the fourth-most number of wickets is itself a big feat.

Anil Kumble has 12 wickets at Lord’s Cricket Ground. In his Test Cricket career, he has picked 619 wickets in 132 Tests, including 8 ten-wicket hauls. He is currently the highest wicket-taker for the national team in Test cricket.

5. Zaheer Khan | 11 Wickets

Most Test Wickets Taken by Indian Bowlers at Lord's

Hailed as arguably the best left-arm seamers that the nation has ever produced, Zaheer Khan has a great record to his name at Lord’s cricket ground. On swinging conditions in England, the Indian seamer would make batsmen’s life tougher by swinging the ball both ways. Besides, he was a master at reverse swing.

During his career, he played 13 Tests against England and picked 43 wickets at an average of 29.02. Of those 43, 11 wickets came at Lord’s cricket ground. Overall Zaheer Khan played 92 Tests in his international circuit and claimed 311 wickets at an average of 32.95.

Also Read: Most wickets vs England in England for India in tests

1 Bishan Bedi 1967-1979 4 17 6/226 28.94 2.41 1 0
2 Kapil Dev 1979-1990 4 17 5/125 32.52 2.94 1 0
3 Ishant Sharma 2011-2021 4 17 7/74 29.70 3.21 1 0
4 Anil Kumble 1996-2007 3 12 3/84 41.00 2.65 0 0
5 Zaheer Khan 2002-2011 3 11 4/79 26.36 2.71 0 0
6 Amar Singh 1932-1936 2 10 6/35 23.00 2.02 1 0
7 Bhagwath Chandrasekhar 1967-1974 3 10 5/127 33.00 2.45 1 0
8 Mohammad Nissar 1932-1936 2 10 5/93 19.70 2.94 1 0
9 Mohammed Shami 2014-2021 3 8 3/96 36.87 3.31 0 0
10 Mohammed Siraj 2021-2021 1 8 4/32 15.75 3.08 0 0

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Ranking all Indian captains in ICC events

Explore the legacies of successful captains who carried the leadership role for India brilliantly. Ranking all Indian captains in ICC events for a better understanding of their journeys. Check them out.

Jul 8, 2025, 9:16 AM5 min read

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Everyone has an opinion on who the best Indian captain is, especially when it comes to ICC tournaments. The leadership role has been carried forward by many legendary cricketers who gave us moments to cherish forever. They carried the hopes of the nation in events like World Cup and Champions Trophy.

Keeping aside the biasness and individual preferences, it is now time to look at the numbers and check facts. Who truly performed best when it mattered most and led the team to history wins?

Here we are, ranking all Indian captains in ICC events to give you a clear picture.

1. MS Dhoni (2007-2017) | 3 ICC Trophies

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MS Dhoni carrying 3 ICC Trophies won as the captain of India. Image | TOI
  • ICC T20 World Cup: 2007
  • ICC Cricket World Cup: 2011
  • ICC Champions Trophy: 2013

MS Dhoni is the most successful Indian captain, who led them to win all the 3 major ICC titles during his tenure. From using his tactical brilliance under pressure to stepping up when the team needed him the most, this man has done it all!

The begining of Dhoni's captaincy era occured with a historic win in the inaugural season of T20 World Cup in 2007, where he stepped into the leadership role for the first time. And guess what, there was no looking back from that point.

Under his captaincy, India brought the ODI World Cup home after 28 long years in 2011, defeating Sri Lanka in a sensational final. He went on to win the 3rd trophy to fill his shining cabinet, with the 2013 Champions Trophy win.

Dhoni's time as the captain was a remarkable journey, filled with joyous wins and celebrations. He truly proved there is only one 'Captain Cool,' and shall forever be!

Dhoni's captaincy stats in ICC events:

Span Matches Won Lost Win%
2007-2017 58 40 18 68.97%

Read Also: MS Dhoni's captaincy record in ICC Finals

2. Rohit Sharma (2022-present) | 2 ICC Trophies

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Rohit Sharma poses with 2 ICC silverwares won as the Indian captain. Image | X
  • ICC T20 World Cup: 2024
  • ICC Champions Trophy: 2025

Rohit Sharma, with his incredible captaincy skills, not only joined this elite list, but also climbed to the top in a very short period. He took over the charge in 2022 and started moving forward at a good pace.

In 2023, Rohit led India to the World Test Championship Final, as well as the ODI World Cup Final, but the results didn't go in their favour. However, the team bounced back the following year and won the T20 World Cup after dominating throughout the tournament.

India got back-to-back reasons to celebrate, as the team brought the 2025 Champions Trophy home as well! With this feat, Rohit became the first and the only captain to lead a team to all ICC tournament finals.

Rohit announced his retirement from T20Is (in 2024, after the WC win) and Test cricket (in 2025). He will continue to lead India in the ODI format, with his eyes fixated on the 2027 World Cup.

Sharma's captain stats in ICC events:

Span Matches Won Lost Win%
2022-present 54 39 12 72.22%

3. Kapil Dev (1982-1987) | 1 ICC Trophy

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Kapil Dev lifting the World Cup in 1983. Image | India TV News
  • ICC Cricket World Cup: 1983

Kapil Dev is the first World Cup winning captain for India, who lifted the trophy at the iconic Lord's, after a phenomenal victory over West Indies in 1983. At just 24 years of age, he became the youngest captain to win the WC for any team.

Although his captaincy stint was relatively short, but it was a time to remember as Indian cricket team saw a rise competing at the grandest stage. Dev led the nation to their first-ever ICC trophy, which is truly unforgettable.

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Dev's captaincy stats in ICC events:

Span Matches Won Lost Win%
1982-1987 15 11 4 73.33%

4. Sourav Ganguly (2000-2005) | 1 ICC Trophy

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Sourav Ganguly sharing the 2002 Champions Trophy with the Sri Lankan captain Sanath Jayasuriya. Image | Facebook
  • ICC Champions Trophy: 2002

Sourav Ganguly's captaincy is widely regarded as a transformational period for Indian Cricket. He took over the team during a difficult period and instilled new sense of belief and competitiveness.

As the captain, he led India to reach the final of 2003 World Cup and 2000 Champions Trophy. The heroic moment arrived in 2002 Champions Trophy, when India performed excellently throughout and reached the finals to meet the host Sri Lanka.

The final match was washed out in Colombo, which led to the declaration of joint winners. However, this title marked India's first in the Champions Trophy, led elegantly by Ganguly.

Ganguly's captaincy stats in ICC events:

Span Matches Won Lost Win%
2000-2005 22 16 5 72.72%

Read Also: Most successful Test captains from India

5. Virat Kohli (2014-2022)

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Virat Kohli during his captaincy stint for India. Image | CNN
  • ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup: 2008

While Virat Kohli may not have secured a major ICC trophy as the senior Indian team captain, his leadership journey includes a significant triumph: captaining the U-19 team to a World Cup victory.

So, when the discussion is about greatest Indian captains, this legendary player shall always get a mention. He is one of those players who redefined Indian cricket.

His record as India's most successful Test captain, with an impressive 40 wins, solidifies his standing as one of the game's absolute best, consistently boosting team spirits and driving high standards.

Some things cannot be just measured by trophies, and King Kohli's tale is one of those that the future generations will hear and admire.

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Exclusive: "Watch out for him," Shreevats Goswami's statement for Akash Deep in 2020 is proving right now

Only after Akash Deep's second Ranji Trophy game in 2020, Shreevats Goswami warned the cricketing world to watch out for him. Shreevats shared his thoughts on Akash Deep after his sensational performance at Edgbaston.

Jul 7, 2025, 1:13 PM7 min read

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The entire cricketing world now recognizes the name Akash Deep, who dismantled the English batting lineup at Edgbaston, helping India achieve a historic victory in Birmingham.

His first-ever 10-wicket haul in a match places him alongside the greats of Indian cricket, such as Chetan Sharma, Kapil Dev, and Ishant Sharma

Not only that, he has now listed himself beside legend Michael Holding for dismissing four of England’s top five batsmen in a single Test innings (Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Ollie Pope), all without catches, relying on bowled or LBW dismissals. 

"Keep an eye on this guy," Goswami tweeted in 2020

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Shreevats Goswami with Akash Deep at Eden Gardens. Image | Shreevats Goswami on X.

Shreevats Goswami, a former Bengal and IPL cricketer, recognised early on that Akash Deep was destined for the international stage. In fact, he was the first to alert the world about Akash Deep back in 2020.

Right after Akash Deep's only second Ranji Trophy game, where Akash Deep picked up a five-wicket haul, Shreevats tweeted out, "Keep an eye on this guy, Akash Deep is a rare 'fast 'bowler in domestic cricket. Surely to watch out for in future. And he can tonk a few too."

"Yes, I knew from the beginning that he was built for greatness," Shreevats told Sportz Point after Akash Deep's historic spell at Edgbaston. 

Reflecting on Akash's maiden five-wicket haul in an innings, Shreevats remarked, "It was just a matter of time. After the first inning, I called him and said that he would get it in the second inning."

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"He hits the gloves hard"

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Akash Deep laoding for a delivery during a Ranji Trophy game in 2023. 

What led him to believe Akash Deep could become a future international star? "It was his pace and strength," Shreevats replied.

"He was raw. Some bowlers hit the gloves very hard, and Akash Deep was one of them," he recalled, emphasising the potential he saw in him during the Ranji Trophy and other domestic tournaments.

"He was very young back then, and I knew with time, he would get faster and stronger. This is exactly what happened in the next two to three years."

In the next three years, Akash Deep played in the Indian Premier League alongside his favourite Virat Kohli and also helped Bengal reach the final of the Ranji Trophy, and then in 2024 went on to earn the Test cap as well. 

"You see him, you will notice how strong he is - physically and mentally. He has gone through so many tough times, but nothing could distract him from his goal.

Read Also | "Nothing to celebrate yet, the goal is to win the Ranji Trophy:" Bengal's Akash Deep after match-winning 10 wicket-haul

Akash Deep's journey - a testament to mental strength

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Akash Deep at Eden Gardens after signing for Barisha Sporting Club.

Since his early days, Akash Deep has faced many challenges in his career and personal life.

Born in Bihar, he initially encountered rejection from his father regarding his pursuit of cricket. In 2010, he moved to Durgapur, West Bengal, in search of a job and later relocated to Kolkata.

With the assistance of a few local club officials, he signed with the United Club and began his journey in Bengal cricket. He excelled in local club cricket and was soon fast-tracked to the Bengal U-23 team, where he played a pivotal role in helping Bengal reach the final of the C.K. Nayudu tournament and win the U-23 One-Day tournament.

He quickly progressed to the Bengal senior team, and as they say, the rest is history. Even a career-threatening back injury and the loss of his brother and father within six months in 2015 could not break his mental resolve.

Following the Edgbaston Test, he revealed that his sister is battling cancer and dedicated his performance to her. These experiences illustrate his remarkable mental toughness.

Read Also | Akash Deep from Ranji Trophy to test cricket 

"He always had the hunger:" Shreevats

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Akash Deep after a picking up wicket in Ranji Trophy in 2023. 

Along with his resilience, another quality that sets Akash apart is his hunger for improvement and greatness.

"He used to live in the C.A.B. dormitory. Many cricketers were around, but whenever I visited the indoor facilities or gym, I would always see Akash Deep putting in the effort. He always had the hunger to reach the international level," Shreevats shared.

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"Duckett will be Akash Deep's bunny"

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Akash Deep after dismissing Ben Duckett. Image | X

Shreevats feels Akash Deep's ability to hit the wicket hard and extract something from the pitch will help him even on flatter pitches. Moreover, he can beat the batter's outside edge and inside edge, which makes him more threatening. 

"He will beat your outside edge and inside edge. This is something which sets him apart from the other domestic bowlers."

"Look at the wicket of Joe Root - how he went wide of the crease, angled the ball and then straightened it to get Root out was just incredible."

Along with Joe Root's wicket, Shreevats was impressed to see how Akash Deep got Ben Duckett out. He feels that if Akash Deep and Ben Duckett face each other more in test cricket, he will make Ben his bunny. 

"Just like Stuart Broad made David Warner his bunny in test cricket, I have the feeling that Akash Deep can also make Ben Duckett his bunny. Around the wicket, with the new ball - he will be deadly," Shreevats expressed. 

Who should share the new ball at Lord's?

Who should share the new ball at Lord's? Shreevats Goswami feels Akash Deep should bowl with new ball | sportzpoint.com
After taking his 5-wicket haul, Akash Deep sprinted joyfully to the dugout to hug Bumrah and Shardul Thakur.

 Shreevats feels that in the next test at Lord's, Akash Deep should share the new ball alongside Jasprit Bumrah. Throughout the entire second test, Akash Deep showed how lethal he is with the new ball, and that is why he wants him to run in with the new ball. 

"He is capable of getting you wickets in any given situation. But, just how he has got Duckett and others out, I feel he should share the new ball along with Bumrah," Shreevats said. 

Besides his bowling, Shreevats has always praised Akash Deep's batting ability from the start. He feels that Akash can even score a test ton in the next three to four years, given the opportunity. 

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Indian players to record two hundreds in a Test match

Shubman Gill recently etched his name into the elite list of Indian players to record two hundreds in a Test match with his performance against England at Edgbaston. Discover the complete list filled with legendary batters who made history.

Jul 7, 2025, 12:20 PM6 min read

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A hundred in test cricket is considered to be one of the highest cricketing honours. But imagine doing it twice in the same match? That's right! It requires a different level of class, endurance, and brilliance.

Over the years, only 8 Indian batters could achieve this extraordinary feat with their incredible batting abilities. We have curated a complete list, where you'll find the details of their remarkable achievement.

Here's the list of Indian players to record two hundreds in a Test Match:

1. Vijay Hazare (116 & 145 vs AUS), 1948

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Vijay Hazare representing India. Image | Onecricket
  • 1st innings: 116 runs (303 balls)
  • 2nd innings: 145 runs (372 balls)

Vijay Hazare was the first Indian batsman to score two hundreds in a Test match. He made this record in the 4th test of India tour of Australia in 1948. Despite not having the match result in their favour, this particular knock by Hazare is remembered for the quality and efforts for winning.

This day marked the beginning of a new record for India, defined by the benchmark set by Hazare.

Read Also: Youngest Indian cricketers to score an international century

2. Sunil Gavaskar (124 & 220 vs WI) (111 & 107 vs PAK) (107 & 182 vs WI) | 1971, 1978

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Sunil Gavaskar celebrating a century for India in Tests. Image | The Hindu
  • First instance: 124 & 220 vs West Indies in 1971
  • Second instance: 111 & 107 vs Pakistan in 1978
  • Third instance: 107 & 182 vs West Indies in 1978

The 'Little Master,' Sunil Gavaskar, did wonders back in the '70s by achieving the record of two hundreds in a test match not only once, but 3 times. He is the only Indian batter to do so till date, facing two strong teams (West Indies and Pakistan).

This was the prime time of his career when he made it to multiple record books, inspiring the next generation of emerging cricketers.

3. Rahul Dravid (190 & 103* vs NZ) (110 & 135* vs PAK) | 1999, 2005

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Rahul Dravid celebrates a century for India. Image | ESPNcricinfo
  • First instance: 190 & 103* vs New Zealand in 1999
  • Second instance: 110 & 135* vs Pakistan in 2005

Rahul Dravid, a master of grinding down opposition attacks, is the only batter, after Gavaskar, to score two hundreds in a test match multiple times. He stepped out of the ordinary records by scoring it 2 times in a span of six years.

Dravid's first twin hundreds came in 1999 against New Zealand (190 & 103), where he was just 10 runs short of turning one into a double century. In 2005, he scored two hundreds in a test match against Pakistan, which also highly contributed to India's victory in the match.

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4. Virat Kohli (115 & 141 vs AUS), 2014

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Virat Kohli celebrating his century against Australia in 2014. Image | Instagram
  • 1st innings: 115 runs (184 balls)
  • 2nd innings: 141 runs (175 balls)

Over a decade later, Virat Kohli emerged as the 4th Indian player to record two hundreds in a test match in the first match against Australia series in 2014. He showcased his aggressive yet controlled batting by scoring 115 and 114 runs in the match.

Being the most successful captain in the history of Indian test cricket, and having several prestigious records to his name, this incredible feat adds another layer of excellence to his career.

5. Ajinkya Rahane (127 vs 100* SA), 2015

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Ajinkya Rahane celebrates his century against South Africa in 2015. Image | ESPNcricinfo
  • 1st innings: 127 runs (215 balls)
  • 2nd innings: 100* runs (206 balls)

Ajinkya Rahane registered himself among the legendary test players with his twin hundreds against South Africa in the 2015 series. He scored 127 and 100*, showcasing a pure sight of calm and composed batting.

His contributions secured a crucial dominating victory for India, as well as earned him the player of the match award.

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6. Rohit Sharma (176 & 127 vs SA), 2019

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Rohit Sharma celebrates his century against South Africa in 2019. Image | Cricketdunia
  • 1st innings: 176 runs (244 balls)
  • 2nd innings: 127 runs (149 balls)

Transitioning successfully to a test opener, Rohit Sharma brought in his phenomenal style of batting against South Africa to record two hundreds in a single match in 2019. He smashes 176 and 127, crumbling down the opposition bowling attack.

This performance cemented his status as an opener, having commendable scoring skills, even in the longest format.

7. Rishabh Pant (134 & 118 vs ENG), 2025

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Rishabh Pant celebrates his century against England. Image | Mint
  • 1st innings: 134 runs (178 balls)
  • 2nd innings: 118 runs (140 balls)

Rishabh Pant, with his fearless batting and skillset, made history with his twin centuries in the Leeds test against England during the 2025 series. He scored 134 and 118, and celebrated with his iconic backflip in style!

This achivement has not only highlighted his evolving stability as a test batsman, but also made him the second wicketkeeper, after Andy flower, to score centuries in both the innings of a match in test cricket history.

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8. Shubman Gill (269 & 161 vs ENG), 2025

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Shubham Gill celebrates his double century against England in 2025. Image | BBC
  • 1st innings: 269 runs (387 balls)
  • 2nd innings: 161 runs (162 balls)

The latest entrant of this exclusive list, is the young sensation and Indian test captain, Shubman Gill. In a truly historic performance against England in the 2nd test in 2025, he scored an unbelievable double century (269 runs) and followed it up with a century (162 runs) in the next innings.

This monumental effort not only secured his place in this record book, but also made him the first Indian captain and only the second Indian overall (after Sunil Gavaskar) to score a double century and a century in the same test match.

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