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Fastest 11000 runs as an opener in international cricket

There are so many legendary cricketers to score 11000 runs. Here is a list of the top 8 cricketers to score the fastest 11000 runs.

Sep 4, 2021, 1:57 PM4 min read

On Saturday Rohit Sharma reached the milestone of 11,000 International runs in the second innings of the 4th test match of India vs England. He is the second-fastest cricketer to do so. There are so many other legendary cricketers who have achieved this landmark during their cricketing careers. Here is a list of the top 8 cricketers to score the fastest 11000 runs.

Sachin Tendulkar

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Sachin Tendulkar hit the fastest 11000 runs as an opener in 241 innings. Breaking a long-standing record is nothing new for the former Indian cricketer. The God of cricket scored a total of 34357 runs in his International career. He created hundreds of records while achieving these overwhelming runs. Many of his records are certainly unbreakable and the biggest in the cricket of history.

Read also: Most international runs in cricket history

Rohit Sharma

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Rohit Sharma is that opener that India would have been incomplete without. During the ongoing 4th test match of India vs England, Rohit Sharma completed his 11000 International runs as an opener and became the second Indian to do so. Also, he scored the second-fastest 11000 runs in just 247 innings. Lastly, he has the highest average of 49.31 among all these openers who crossed 11000 runs. Since the day he started opening for India in 2009, he hit 52 half-centuries and 35 centuries.

Matthew Hayden

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The third cricketer on this list is Matthew Hayden from Australia. The former Australian cricketer is the first Australian cricketer to score the fastest 11000 runs. He achieved this feat in just 251 innings. As an opener, he has always been prolific for the team. Also, his partnership with Justin Langer was terrific and they scored 5655 runs together at an average of 51.88. His cricketing career lasted for around 15 years and had a 43.8 average at ODI and 50 plus average in the rest 2 formats of the sport.

Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar: Fastest 11000 runs as an opener in international cricket | SportzPoint.com
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Sunil Gavaskar, widely considered as one of the best openers in Test cricket history completed his first 11000 international runs in 258 innings. The former Indian cricketer played a key role in giving a good start every time. In his cricketing career, he has scored 13000+ runs with an average of 35.1 in ODI and 51.1 in the test. He was the first Indian batsman who started playing consistently at the international levels.

Read also: ENG vs IND: Highest Opening partnership for Indian in tests in England

Gordon Greenidge

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With an average of 45 in ODI and 44.7 in test matches, Gordon Greenidge scored more than 12000 runs in his International cricket career. He is widely considered as one of the most destructive openers ever. In just 261 innings, he completed his 11000 International runs while playing for West Indies. The partnership of Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes was a pivotal part of the West Indies batting lineup during those days. Their first opening partnership was in a test match in 1978 and down the years, they ended their partnership by scoring 6482 runs

Graeme Smith

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Graeme Smith is the South African cricketer to score the fastest 11000 runs and the 6th cricketer overall. He achieved this landmark in 262 innings. The former cricketer scored more than 17000 International runs in his cricketing career with an average of 38 in ODI, 31.7 in T20, and 48.2 in Test.

Graham Gooch

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Graham Gooch took only 263 innings to complete his 11000 International runs. The former English cricketer made his International debut in 1975 against Australia and continued playing till 1995. During the span of 20 years, he scored more than 14000 International runs with an average of 37 in ODI and 42.6 in Test. Also, he is the highest run-scorer for England in World cups as he aggregated 897 runs in just 21 innings with an average of 44.85

David Warner

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David Warner holds the eighth position on this list as he completed his 11,000 International runs in 267 innings of international cricket. The Australian cricketer has always been a key member of the squad and makes sure to start the match in a great way by adding good runs to the scoreboard. With an average of 31.4 in T20, 45.4 in ODI, and 48.1 in test, he aggregated more than 15000 runs in his career till now.

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Youngest Cricketers to lead India in Tests

Journey through Indian Test cricket history to find out the 5 youngest cricketers to lead India in Tests. Learn about the early leadership and how the recently appointed test captain, Shubman Gill, joins this elite group.

Jun 1, 2025, 10:23 AM4 min read

Youngest Cricketers to lead India in Tests | sportzpoint.com

In Test cricket, captaincy is often associated with experience and seasoned wisdom, which matters in the long format. However, young talents step up early and prove how they are worthy of leadership.

With Shubman Gill stepping up as the new test captain for India, let's take a moment to celebrate the youngest cricketers to lead India in tests.

Here we bring you the five youngest cricket to ever represent India in tests as a captain.

5. Shubman Gill (25 years 285 days) | 2025

Shubman Gill is one of the Youngest Cricketers to lead India in Tests | sportzpoint.com
Shubman Gill representing India in tests. Image | BBC

The newest name to join this list of young Indian test captains is Shubman Gill. At the age of 25 years and 285 days, Gill became the 37th test captain of India, and is set to lead in the longest format of the game.

The Indian team will play under Gill's captaincy with the commencement of five-match test series against England on June 20, 2025. This was a major change in the test squad after the former captain, Rohit Sharma, along with Virat Kohli, announced retirement from tests.

Gill made his test debut against Australia in December 2020, and scored 1893 runs, with 5 centuries and 7 fifties so far. With this new turnaround in his career, he became the 5th youngest cricketer to lead India in tests.

Read Also: Every Test Captain of Indian Men's Test Cricket Team

4. Ravi Shastri (25 years 229 days) | 1988

Ravi Shastri is one of the Youngest Cricketers to lead India in Tests | sportzpoint.com
Ravi Shastri representing India in tests. Image | ESPNcricinfo

A prominent all-rounder and later a successful coach for the Indian team, Ravi Shastri also briefly held the reins of Test captaincy. He took on the role at the age of 25 years and 229 days, when he led India against West Indies on January 11, 1988.

His captaincy tenure was limited to a single match, but it was a memorable one, as India secured a victory by 255 runs. Shastri scored 3830 runs and took 151 wickets in his test career, that spanned from 1981 to 1992.

3. Kapil Dev (24 years 48 days) | 1983

Kapil Dev is one of the Youngest Cricketers to lead India in Tests | sportzpoint.com
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The legendary all-rounder, Kapil Dev stepped into test captaincy for India at the age of 24 years and 48 days. His first match as a captain was against West Indies on February 23, 1983.

Dev captained India in 34 matches and proved how he was worthy of the position with true leadership skills at such young age. He took 434 wickets and scored 5248 runs in his test career (1978-1994).

He is still the youngest captain to win the World Cup for any team, and comes third in the list for youngest cricketers to lead India in tests.

Read Also: Most successful Test captains from India

2. Sachin Tendulkar (23 years 169 days) | 1996

Sachin Tendulkar is one of the Youngest Cricketers to lead India in Tests | sportzpoint.com
Sachin Tendulkar representing India in tests. Image | NDTV

One of the greatest batsmen of all time, Sachin Tendulkar also had his tenure as the test captain of India at the age of 23 years and 169 days. He first took on the captaincy to lead India in a match against Australia, in 1996.

Tendulkar's captaincy journey had two phases, with him leading in 25 matches. He had an incredible test career with 15921 runs in 200 matches, which is still the highest by any batter in the world!

Read Also: 16 Indian Cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium

1. Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi (21 years 77 days) | 1962

Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi holds the first rank for Youngest Cricketers to lead India in Tests | sportzpoint.com
Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi representing India in tests. Image | Instagram

Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi remains India's youngest ever test captain, having taken the role at the age of just 21 years and 77 days! He was famously known as 'Tiger' Pataudi in the field of cricket.

He captained India in 40 matches out of his 46-match test career. Despite losing his right eye in an accident early in his career, he continued to play and lead with brilliant skills and courage.

Pataudi scored 2793 runs, smashing 6 centuries and 16 half-centuries in his test career (1961-1975).

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Most P.O.T.M Awards in IPL

AB de Villiers has the record for winning the most P.O.T. awards in IPL history. Among Indians, Rohit Sharma has won the most player of the match awards in the tournament.

Jun 1, 2025, 9:57 AM4 min read

Most P.O.T.M Awards in IPL | sportzpoint.com

While team victories are the ultimate goal in IPL, the 'Player of the Match' (P.O.T.M) award is the direct recognition of a player's game-changing performance.

Winning P.O.T.M a couple of times shows how a player has outshined the rest and truly dominated the game. We will now explore the players with most P.O.T.M awards in IPL.

Keep an eye out, as Rohit Sharma is remarkably close to reaching the top.

1. AB de Villiers (25 P.O.T.M Awards)

AB de Villiers had the Most P.O.T.M Awards in IPL | sportzpoint.com
AB de Villiers holding his M.O.M for RCB in a match in IPL 2021. Image | Firstpost

The "Mr. 360" of cricket, AB de Villiers, holds the most P.O.T.M awards in IPL history with 25 awards throughout his career with DC and primarily Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Whether it was fast paced fifties or scorching hundreds, his impact was undeniable. His IPL career spanned from 2008-2021, and yet no one could match his numbers in terms of Player of the match awards.

Read Also: Most sixes hit by any batter in IPL history

2. Chris Gayle (22 P.O.T.M Awards)

Chris Gayle has the second-most P.O.T.M Awards in IPL | sportzpoint.com
Chris Gayle receiving the P.O.T.M award for his spectacular knock of 175 runs off 66 balls in IPL 2013. Image | BBC

Whether it's the list of most sixes in IPL or highest individual scores, this West Indies legend always finds his spot in the top for all of them. Chris Gayle has the second-most P.O.T.M awards in IPL with 22 awards in total.

He played for franchises like KKR, PBKS, and RCB, and won multiple awards at his prime years like 2011 (smashed 2 centuries), 2012 (claimed the Orange Cap) and of course, 2013, where he scored the monumental 175* against PWI.

3. Rohit Sharma (21 P.O.T.M Awards)

Rohit Sharma has the third-most P.O.T.M Awards in IPL | sportzpoint.com
Rohit Sharma receiving the P.O.T.M award for his performance against GT in Eliminator of IPL 2025. Image | Instagram

Rohit Sharma is the Indian player with most P.O.T.M awards in IPL and the third-highest in this list. He received 21 awards and is just an award away to equal Gayle's number. 

Sharma received 2 P.O.T.M awards in IPL 2025; one for his 75* (45 balls) against CSK in league stage, and the other for his 81 runs off 50 balls against GT in IPL Eliminator.

As Mumbai Indians are set to play the Qualifier 2 this season, there's high chances of Rohit bagging another one (or maybe 2).

Read Also: 16 Indian Cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium

4. Virat Kohli (19 P.O.T.M Awards)

Virat Kohli has the fourth-most P.O.T.M Awards in IPL | sportzpoint.com
Virat Kohli receiving Super Striker of the match award along with P.O.T.M award in IPL 2021. Image | Twitter

One of the most consistent run-scorer and match-winner for RCB, Virat Kohli stands fourth with an impressive 19 P.O.T.M awards in IPL. He is like the heart of the team and doesn't need awards to measure his greatness.

Kohli has won a P.O.T.M award in IPL 2025 for his unbeaten 73 runs against Punjab Kings. He has scored 8 half-centuries so far this season and there might be another loading as RCB is set to play the Final.

Kohli received multiple P.O.T.M awards during the 2016 season where he scored the record-breaking 973 runs.

Read Also: IPL 2025: RCB batters create this unique history before the playoffs

5. David Warner (18 P.O.T.M Awards)

David Warner has the fifth-most M.O.M Awards in IPL | sportzpoint.com
David Warner receiving a P.O.T.M Award in IPL 2022. Image | Instagram

The Australian legend, David Warner, had an incredible journey in IPL. He was the key player of every franchise that he represented, such as Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. He won 18 P.O.T.M awards in IPL.

He has also been a three-times orange cap winner (2015, 2017, 2019), which tells a lot about his career peak in IPL and the shower of P.O.T.M awards in those years.

6. MS Dhoni (18 P.O.T.M Awards)

MS Dhoni has the fifth-most P.O.T.M Awards in IPL | sportzpoint.com
MS Dhoni receiving the P.O.T.M award for his performance against LSG in IPL 2025. Image | NDTV

The five-time IPL winning captain, MS Dhoni, equals the number of P.O.T.M awards as Warner with 18 awards in IPL. His unparallel impact, captaincy, and match finishing abilities has earned him this high count of awards.

In IPL 2025, Dhoni won the P.O.T.M award by delivering a match-winning knock of 26* runs off just 11 balls against LSG, which also made him the oldest player to win a P.O.T.M award in IPL history, at the age of 43 years and 280 days.

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Most sixes hit by any batter in IPL history

As Rohit Sharma became the first Indian batter to hit 300 sixes in IPL history, we bring you the list of most sixes hit by any batter in IPL history.

May 30, 2025, 6:50 PM4 min read

Most sixes hit by any batter in IPL history | sportzpoint.com

The IPL is like a festival of sports for India as we call it. It is also the festival of explosive and jaw-dropping sixes. The list for most sixes hit by any batter in IPL history is led by one and only, Chris Gayle. It is not surprising one bit, is it? 

Dive into the list of several batters that are so close to match Gayle's six-hitting numbers, where some names will surely surprise you.

1. Chris Gayle (357 sixes)

Chris Gayle tops the chart of Most sixes hit by any batter in IPL history | sportzpoint.com
Chris Gayle playing for RCB in IPL. Image | ESPNcricinfo

When it comes to hitting sixes in IPL, there is Chris Gayle, and then there's everyone else. This West Indies legend tops the chart for most sixes hit by any batter in IPL history with 357 sixes (in just 141 innings)!

Gayle's IPL journey spanned from 2009 to 2021, and he was the first batsman to cross the 300-mark in terms of sixes. He displayed his batting peak with franchises like KKR, PBKS, and especially RCB.

His most memorable six-hitting moment of IPL came in 2013 when he smashed 175* runs off 66 balls against PWI, hitting 17 explosive sixes.

Read Also: 5 batters with the most runs in IPL playoffs history

2. Rohit Sharma (302 sixes)

Rohit Sharma ranks 2nd for Most sixes hit by any batter in IPL history | sportzpoint.com
Rohit Sharma playing for Mumbai Indians in IPL. Image | Instagram

Known for his aggressive start and batting, Rohit Sharma, is the only batter who has hit 300+ sixes after Gayle in IPL history. He holds the second place, with 302 sixes (in 265 innings).

The hitman doesn't like to take things slow, and always delivers the ball out of the boundary with his powerful pulls and cover drives. Once he gets in his six-hitting zone, it truly gets difficult to stop him!

Sharma has consistently stood up for the team, and these numbers are about to get high as he will continue to play and dominate in IPL in the future.

3. Virat Kohli (291 sixes)

Virat Kohli ranks 3rd for Most sixes hit by any batter in IPL history | sportzpoint.com
Virat Kohli playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL. Image | Instagram

When has it occurred that there's a list of excellent batting records where this man doesn't hold a spot? 

Virat Kohli, the batting maestro, holds the 3rd position with 291 sixes (in 258 innings). Even though he is widely known for his exquisite cover drives and hitting smooth boundaries, his ability to time the ball perfectly out for a six has been phenomenal throughout his IPL career.

Kohli is just 9 sixes away to cross the 300-mark, that he might cross in IPL 2025 itself!

Read Also: IPL records - Batters with most 500+ runs seasons: Kohli breaks Warner's records

4. MS Dhoni (264 sixes)

MS Dhoni holds the 4th rank for Most sixes hit by any batter in IPL history | sportzpoint.com
MS Dhoni playing for CSK in IPL. Image | ESPNcricinfo

MS Dhoni, like the greatest finisher he is, has hit an impressive 264 sixes (in 242 innings) in his IPL career so far. He has been brutal in the death overs and has always made sure his team takes the victory home when he his unbeaten at the crease.

Dhoni's six-hitting skills often changes the momentum of the game and puts the opposition under immense pressure, as he becomes unstoppable!

5. AB de Villiers (251 sixes)

AB de Villiers holds the 5th rank for Most sixes hit by any batter in IPL history | sportzpoint.com
AB de Villiers playing for RCB in IPL. Image | Facebook

The South African legend, AB de Villiers, holds several batting records and had delivered many cherishable moments for RCB throughout his IPL journey (2008-2021), and this is one of them. He is the 5th batter to have 250+ sixes in IPL history.

He hit 251 sixes (in 170 innings) which tells a lot about his phenomenal skills and love for hitting sixes. He had the ability to deliver the ball in every corner of the stadium and was called "Mr. 360" for a reason!

Read Also: Most Sixes in an innings by an Indian in IPL

Other batters with 200+ sixes in IPL history

Player Span Sixes Innings
David Warner (2009-2024) 236 184
Andre Russell (2012-2025) 223 115
Kieron Pollard (2010-2022) 223 171
Sanju Samson (2013-2025) 219 172
KL Rahul (2013-2025) 208 136
Suresh Raina (2008-2021) 203 200

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Most runs vs England in England for India in tests

Conquering English conditions is tough, but some Indian batsmen have mastered them. Find out the ones with most runs vs England in England for India in tests.

May 24, 2025, 2:22 PM5 min read

Most runs vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com

For any touring cricket team, England presents an unique challenge in Test cricket. It's a land where even most skilled players can struggle.

Far away from home, Indian cricketers have sincerely accepted this challenge and given a tough fight for many years. Discover which batting legends have mastered the game and scored the most runs vs England in England for India in tests.

1. Sachin Tendulkar | 1575 Runs

Sachin Tendulkar has the Most runs vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
17-year-old Sachin Tendulkar after scoring his international maiden century against England in 1990. Image | ESPNcricinfo 

The 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar holds the unmatched record for most runs vs England in England for India in tests. He scored 1575 runs in 17 matches (30 innings) with an average above 54.

Tendulkar dominated the English soil with 4 hundreds and 8 fifties in his test career.

Read Also: Sachin vs Kohli: Stats Comparison in Test Cricket

Tendulkar stats vs England in England

Span Matches Innings Runs Highest  Avg 100 50
1990-2011 17 30 1575 193 54.31 4 8

2. Rahul Dravid | 1376 Runs

Rahul Dravid holds the second position in the list for most runs vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
Rahul Dravid celebrating his century against England at The Oval in 2011. Image | Instagram

Rahul Dravid is another big name when it comes to legendary test batsmen from India. He holds impressive record against England which is hard to match in the long run for young Indian batters of the coming age.

Dravid scored 1376 runs in 13 matches, with his highest being a phenomenal 217 runs during India tour of England in 2002.

Dravid stats vs England in England

Span Matches Innings Runs

Highest

Avg

100

50

1996-2011 13 23 1376 217 68.80 6 4

3. Sunil Gavaskar | 1152 Runs

Sunil Gavaskar holds the third position for most runs vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
Sunil Gavaskar during his knock of 221 runs against England at The Oval in 1979. Image | Facebook

Sunil Gavaskar is the third Indian batter to cross the 1000-run mark against England in England. The 'Little Master' scored 1152 runs in 16 matches during his Test career.

He scored 221 runs in 1979, which is the highest score ever by an Indian batsman against England in their own soil.

Gavaskar stats vs England in England

Span Matches Innings Runs Highest Avg 100 50
1971-1986 16 28 1152 221 41.14 2 8

4. Virat Kohli | 976 Runs

Virat Kohli holds the fourth position for most runs vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
Virat Kohli celebrates his heroic century against England in 2018. Image | ESPNcricinfo

Here comes the most successful Test captain of India, Virat Kohli, securing the fourth position in this list. He surpassed many legendary test batters with his brilliant record against England in their home soil.

Kohli scored 976 runs in 15 matches, with 2 centuries and 5 fifties to his name. The numbers could soar higher if he had not retired from tests at the age of 36, in 2025.

Read Also: The Kohli Effect: Will Indian fans lose interest in Test cricket after Virat Kohli's retirement?

Kohli stats vs England in England

Span Matches Innings  Runs Highest Avg 100 50
2014-2022 15 29 976 149 33.65 2 5

5. Dilip Vengsarkar | 960 Runs

Dilip Vengsarkar holds the gifts position for most runs vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
Dilip Vengsarkar in action against England at Lord's cricket ground in 1986. Image | Instagram

Dilip Vengsarkar is a gem of a player in the history of Indian Test cricket. He scored 960 runs in 13 matches (23 innings), with 157 being his highest score.

Vengsarkar scored 4 hundreds and 4 fifties during his tenure.

Vengsarkar stats vs England in England

Span Matches Innings Runs Highest Avg 100 50
1979-1990 13 23 960 157 48.00 4 4

6. Sourav Ganguly | 915 Runs

Sourav Ganguly holds the sixth position for most runs vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
Sourav Ganguly celebrating his debut test ton against England in 1996. Image | TOI

Another successful captain in the history of Indian Test cricket, Sourav Ganguly, makes his way to the sixth rank in the list. He started his career with an iconic ton against England in 1996.

Ganguly scored a total of 915 runs in 9 matches (15 innings) vs England in England with an average above 65.

Read Also: Most successful Test captains from India

Ganguly stats vs England in England 

Span Matches Innings Runs Highest Avg 100 50
1996-2007 9 15 915 136 65.35 3 5

7. Gundappa Viswanath | 858 Runs

Gundappa Viswanath holds the seventh position for most runs vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
Gundappa Viswanath in action against England in 1981. Image | ESPNcricinfo 

Gundappa Viswanath played a major role for India in Tests back in the 1970s. He scored 858 runs in 13 matches against England in England, with an average of 39.

Viswanath stats vs England in England 

Span Matches Innings Runs Highest Avg 100 50
1971-1982 13 24 858 113 39.00 1 9

8. Cheteshwar Pujara | 806 Runs

Cheteshwar Pujara holds the eighth rank for most runs vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
Cheteshwar Pujara after scoring a century against England in 2018. Image | ESPNcricinfo

Cheteshwar Pujara's journey as a test batsman in the English soil was short-lived but great. He scored 806 runs in 14 matches, having one century and 5 fifties to his name.

Pujara stats vs England in England 

Span Matches Innings Runs Highest Avg 100 50
2014-2022 14 28 806 132* 31.00 1 5

9. MS Dhoni | 778 Runs

MS Dhoni holds the ninth position for most runs vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
MS Dhoni in action against England in a test match. Image | BBC

Apart from excellent captaincy records, MS Dhoni also holds the ninth position for most runs vs England in England for India in tests. He scored 778 runs in 12 matches (23 innings).

Read Also: 16 Indian Cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium

Dhoni stats vs England in England

Span Matches Innings Runs Highest Avg 100 50
2007-2014 12 23 778 92 37.04 0 8

10. Ajinkya Rahane | 665 Runs

Ajinkya Rahane holds the tenth position for most runs vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
Ajinkya Rahane celebrating his knock of 103 runs against England in 2014. Image | Instagram

Ajinkya Rahane is the tenth name in the elite list for most runs vs England in England for India in tests. He scored 665 runs in 14 matches, with a classy century and 5 half centuries to his name.

Rahane stats vs England in England 

Span Matches Innings Runs Highest Avg 100 50
2014-2021 14 27 665 103 25.57 1 5

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Every Test Captain of Indian Men's Test Cricket Team

Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new Test captain of the Indian Men's Test Cricket team for the five-Test series starting in England from June 20.

May 24, 2025, 8:57 AM4 min read

Every Test Captain of Indian Men's Test Cricket Team

Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new Test captain of the Indian Men's Test Cricket team for the five-Test series starting in England from June 20. Wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant has been appointed as the vice-captain of the team.

Also Read: LIVE: Indian Test team announcement for England tour LIVE updates | Subhman Gill named captain; Nair, Sudharsan, Easwaran, Shardul in test squad

Gill will replace Rohit Sharma, who retired from the format in May due to poor form last season, especially in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

Gill's Test career

Gill has played 32 Tests for India so far. He made his Test debut in the MCG Test on India's 2020-21 Australia tour. He has so far scored 1893 runs at an average of 35.05. There is a big difference between his average at home (42.03) and outside (27.53). The upcoming series will be Gill's first full tour.

He has also played two WTC Finals there in 2021 and 2023, and also played the fifth Test on the 2021 tour after it was postponed due to COVID-19.

India will start WTC 2025-27 cycle with five-Test series

India will start the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle with a five-Test series against England. They are scheduled to play the first Test at Headingley (from June 20), the second Test at Edgbaston (from July 2), the third Test at Lord's (from July 10), the fourth Test at Old Trafford (from July 23) and the final Test at The Oval (from July 31).

Every Captain of Indian Men's Test Cricket Team

Since their first Test in 1932, India have witnessed 36 Test captains across 589 matches. CK Nayudu led India in their maiden Test match in 1932 against England. However, it was only 20 years later that India tasted their first Test victory under the captaincy of Vijay Hazare against England on February 10, 1952 at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Only five Indian captains – Mohammed Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma – have managed to notch up at least 10 Test victories. Kohli remains as India’s most successful Test captain, winning 40 of the 68 Tests he led in with a 58.82 success rate. Leading in 60 games between 2008-14, Dhoni is the second-most successful Test skipper for the country, winning 27 matches.

No. Captain Played Won Lost Drawn/Tied Win %
1 C. K. Nayudu 4 0 3 1 0
2 Maharajkumar of Vizianagram 3 0 2 1 0
3 Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi 3 0 1 2 0
4 Lala Amarnath 15 2 6 7 13.33
5 Vijay Hazare 14 1 5 8 7.14
6 Vinoo Mankad 6 0 1 5 0
7 Ghulam Ahmed 3 0 2 1 0
8 Polly Umrigar 8 2 2 4 25
9 Hemu Adhikari 1 0 0 1 0
10 Datta Gaekwad 4 0 4 0 0
11 Pankaj Roy 1 0 1 0 0
12 Gulabrai Ramchand 5 1 2 2 20
13 Nari Contractor 12 2 2 8 16.67
14 Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi 40 9 19 12 22.5
15 Chandu Borde 1 0 1 0 0
16 Ajit Wadekar 16 4 4 8 25
17 Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan 5 0 2 3 0
18 Sunil Gavaskar 47 9 8 30 19.14
19 Bishan Singh Bedi 22 6 11 5 27.27
20 Gundappa Viswanath 2 0 1 1 0
21 Kapil Dev 34 4 7 23 11.76
22 Dilip Vengsarkar 10 2 5 3 20
23 Ravi Shastri 1 1 0 0 100
24 Krishnamachari Srikkanth 4 0 0 4 0
25 Mohammad Azharuddin 47 14 14 19 29.79
26 Sachin Tendulkar 25 4 9 12 16
27 Sourav Ganguly 49 21 13 15 42.86
28 Rahul Dravid 25 8 6 11 32
29 Virender Sehwag 4 2 1 1 50
30 Anil Kumble 14 3 5 6 21.42
31 Mahendra Singh Dhoni 60 27 18 15 45
32 Virat Kohli 68 40 17 11 58.82
33 Ajinkya Rahane 6 4 0 2 66.67
34 KL Rahul 3 2 1 0 66.67
35 Rohit Sharma 24 12 9 3 50
36 Jasprit Bumrah 3 1 2 0
37 Shubman Gill    --   --   --   --  --

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