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Most International Runs by Indian Openers

Most International Runs by Indian Openers: Indian opener Rohit Sharma surpassed former legendary Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar.

Oct 29, 2022, 8:35 AM4 min read

India has always had the privilege of some swashbuckling openers in almost every era of international cricket and it is set to continue in the forthcoming years too. The openers provide the perfect platform for the game and they have an important role to play in the team certainly.

Some of the openers have enjoyed playing in the powerplay as they can go after the bowling straight away and stack up against their runs column before the powerplay ends. Here are the top five players with the most international runs as an opener for India in international cricket.

Also Read: Most international runs in Cricket history

Most International Runs by Indian Openers: Top 5

#5. Shikhar Dhawan | 10746* runs

Shikhar Dhawan is fifth on the list of players with the most international runs as an Indian opener. The left-hander has scored 10,746 runs as an opener across all three formats with his best coming in the ODI format. Dhawan has been usually deployed as an opener in any format of the game.

Shikhar Dhawan | Sportz Point
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He had a terrific start to his Test career as an opener but soon lost his place due to poor form. He hasn't played a test for a long time now. The 35-year-old still remains a big part of the limited-overs format for India. Moreover, he is currently the standby captain for India for the limited-overs series.

Read Also: Most International wickets by Indian bowlers

#4. Sunil Gavaskar | 12258 runs

It is not a surprise that the legendary Sunil Gavaskar makes the list and he is fourth among the players with the most international runs as an opener for India. Gavaskar is pipped to be one of India's greatest cricketers of all time. He has scored 12,258 runs in international cricket as an opener in the test and the ODI formats.

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Gavaskar was the first-ever cricketer to cross the 10,000 run mark in tests. He still was an unbelievable player in his era to have stacked a lot of centuries against World-class bowlers.

Also Read: Fastest to reach 12000 international runs as an opener

#3. Rohit Sharma | 12274* runs

Rohit Sharma is third on the list of players, overtaking legendary Sunil Gavaskar on this list of most International runs by Indian openers. Hitman certainly would have been a lot higher on the list if he had opened straight away as he started off in the middle order for India. He did have a decent career in the middle order and until 2013, he wasn't seen as an opener.

Rohit Sharma | Sportz Point
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The 2013 Champions Trophy marked the entry of Rohit Sharma as an opener in limited-overs cricket. Since then, he has been in scintillating form with the bat. He is among the best openers in the world at the moment and he has had some staggering numbers in the last five years or so. So far, he has scored 12,274 runs as an opener in international cricket across the three formats.

Read Also: Most Sixes in International Cricket

#2. Sachin Tendulkar | 15335 runs

Sachin Tendulkar is one of the greatest batsmen of all time and he had a great career with the bat for India. He is second on the list of players with the most International runs by Indian openers. Sachin has 15335 runs across formats and it came mostly in the 50-over format.

Most International Runs by Indian Openers | Sportz Point
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Sachin played a great hand for India while opening in the ODI format while he batted at the number four spot mostly in test cricket. He was a master of the straight drive and is an all-time leading run-scorer in international cricket.

Also Read: Sachin Tendulkar vs Rahul Dravid: Who Was The Better Test Batsman?

#1. Virender Sehwag | 15758 runs

Virender Sehwag holds the record for the most runs as an opener for India in international cricket. The aggressive right-hander hit 15758 runs as an opener and like Rohit Sharma, he was first given an opportunity in the middle order. To get the best out of him, he was promoted and he had an immediate impact.

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Sehwag went on to become one of India's best openers of all time with excellent numbers across all three formats and also his strike rate was an added advantage to the Indian team.

Read Also: Indian Captains to lead in all format

Most International Runs by Indian Openers | Sportz Point

N.B: Stats Updated until 29/10/2022.

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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 wickets vs England in England for India in tests

Ishant Sharma has taken the most wickets vs England in England for India in tests. Kapil Dev, Jasprit Bumrah and a few other Indian legends follow him on the list.

May 25, 2025, 3:06 PM7 min read

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

Indian bowlers, especially pacers, have always waited for the tour of England since it produces seam-friendly pitches, which help them get more wickets. From legends of yesteryears like Kapil to modern-day greats like Ishant Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, they have had success in England against England. 

With another England tour forthcoming, we present you the list of bowlers with the most wickets vs England in England for India in tests. 

1. Ishant Sharma | 48 Wickets

Ishant Sharma has the most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
Ishant Sharma during his 5-wicket haul against England in 2018. Image | Cricshots

Ishant Sharma has the most wickets vs England in England for India in tests. He is widely known for his pace and wicket-taking abilities. He took 48 wickets in 14 matches, with an economy of 3.29.

Ishant's ability to make the ball come in from a difficult length has worked well on English conditions. Moreover, his short-ball strategy during the 2014 series at Lord's helped India register a famous win in England.

Read Also: Most international wickets for India

Sharma's stats vs England in England

Span  Matches Innings Wickets Maidens Overs Economy Avg BBI BBM
2011-2021 14 22 48 98 495.3 3.29 34.00 7/74 7/135

2. Kapil Dev | 43 Wickets

Kapil Dev holds the second position for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
Kapil Dev in action against England in a test match. Image | ESPNcricinfo

The Indian legend, Kapil Dev, is the second-highest wicket-taker in the list with 43 wickets in 13 matches played. The former Indian captain has an exceptional record against England and dominated on their home soil throughout his career.

Kapil's incredible outswing always had the batters guessing and with his ability to clean up tails, also helped him get many wickets in those conditions.

Dev stats vs England in England

Span  Matches Innings Wickets Maidens Overs Economy Avg BBI BBM
1979-1990 13 22 43 129 563.1 2.99 39.18 5/125 8/168

3. Jasprit Bumrah | 37 Wickets

Jasprit Bumrah holds the third rank for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
Jasprit Bumrah celebrating a wicket in a test match vs ENG in 2021. Image | ESPNcricinfo

One of the most successful bowlers of this era, Jasprit Bumrah, climbed up the ladder really fast in his career. His finest skillset and ability to generate steep bounce and challenging seam movement with his unorthodox bowling action, got him 37 wickets in just 8 matches (15 innings) so far, and there's more to come in the future.

Read Also: Jasprit Bumrah becomes first-ever player to pick 200 Test wickets with an average below 20

Bumrah stats vs England in England

Span Matches Innings Wickets Maidens Overs Economy Avg BBI BBM
2018-2022 8 15 37 75 320.2 2.74 23.78 5/64 9/110

4. Anil Kumble | 36 Wickets 

Anil Kumble holds the fourth position for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
Anil Kumble celebrating a successful dismissal during his test career for India. Image | YouTube

Anil Kumble holds the fourth place for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests. He took 36 wickets in 10 matches, which is commendable for a spinner in such conditions.

Kumble was the senior-most bowler of the squad during that time, and was often described as bowling "faster" for a spinner, that too with high accuracy. His spin deliveries was considered to be as fast as a "jumbo jet."

Kumble's stats vs England in England

Span Matches Innings Wickets Maidens Overs Economy  Avg BBI BBM
1990-2007 10 19 36 113 524.5 2.84 41.41 4/66 7/159

5. Bishan Singh Bedi | 35 Wickets

Bishan Singh Bedi holds the fifth rank for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
Bishan Singh Bedi in action for India during his test career. Image | ESPNcricinfo

Bishan Singh Bedi is the one name that stands out while discussing the wicket-taking rate against England. Bedi's incredible stat as a spinner in pace bowling friendly conditions like England sets him apart from the rest.

He took 35 wickets in 12 matches (18 innings), with an economy less than 3. Bedi also has the highest number of maidens among all the players in this list.

Singh Bedi stats vs England in England

Span Matches Innings Wickets Maidens Overs Economy Avg BBI BBM
1967-1979 12 18 35 133 524.5 2.54 38.08 6/226 6/111

6. Mohammed Shami | 34 Wickets

Mohammed Shami holds the sixth position for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
Mohammed Shami playing against England in a test match in 2022. Image | Instagram

Mohammad Shami has a brilliant overseas record, and only a few Indian bowlers can be at the level with him. He has 34 wickets in 12 matches to his name, with an economy of 3.56.

Shami consistently hits challenging lengths, which makes him a wicket-taker against England batters. His unfortunate absence in the upcoming Test squad against England therefore became a point of concern for the fans.

Shami's status vs England in England

Span Matches Innings Wickets Maidens Overs Economy Avg BBI BBM
2014-2022 12 21 34 65 402.3 3.56 42.14 4/57 6/108

7. B. S. Chandrasekhar | 31 Wickets

B.S. Chandrashekhar holds the seventh position for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
B.S. Chandrashekhar in action for India during his test career. Image | Heritage Times

The wizard of leg spin, B.S. Chandrashekhar, makes his way up here with 31 wickets in 9 matches against England on their home soil. He had a phenomenal bowling figure in a match with 8 wickets (conceding 114 runs).

His most cherished performance against England came in the 1971 Oval Test, where he took 6 wickets for 38 runs, leading India to secure their first series victory on the English soil.

Read Also: Weird Styles: Indian players with unusual bowling actions

Chandrashekhar stats vs England in England

Span Matches Innings Wickets Maidens Overs Economy Avg BBI BBM
1967-1979 9 15 31 80 386.3 2.72 33.96 6/38 8/114

8. Zaheer Khan | 31 Wickets

Zaheer Khan holds the eighth position for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
Zaheer Khan celebrating a successful dismissal in a match against England in 2011. Image | Firstpost 

One of India's most celebrated pace bowlers, Zaheer Khan, holds the eighth position with 31 wickets in only 8 away matches vs England. The former left-arm pacer was one of the best for India during his era. 

Zaheer had made legends like Alastair Cook his bunny with his lethal outswingers, going away from Cook. He was the best of his time, who significantly enhanced India's bowling strength.

Khan's stats vs England in England 

Span Matches Innings Wickets Maidens Overs Economy Avg BBI BBM
2002-2011 8 14 31 81 296.5 2.92 27.96 5/75 9/134

9. Ravindra Jadeja | 22 Wickets

Ravindra Jadeja holds the ninth position for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
Ravindra Jadeja in action for India in a test match against England. Image | Instagram

Ravindra Jadeja, who is one of India's key all-rounders, holds the ninth position with 22 wickets in 10 matches. He is equally good with the bat as he is with spinning the ball for his nation.

Jadeja's ability to bowl long spells with variations, makes him a vital asset for the Indian team.

Read Also: Most Wickets for India in Test Cricket | Ravindra Jadeja overtakes Ishant Sharma’s tally

Jadeja stats vs England in England 

Span Matches Innings Wickets Maidens Overs Economy Avg BBI BBM
2014-2022 10 17 22 58 376.4 2.69 46.13 4/79 7/258

10. Vinoo Mankad | 20 Wickets

Vinoo Mankad holds the tenth position for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
Vinoo Mankad in action for India during his test career. Image | Cricket Times

Vinoo Mankad stands out from an early era. The former all-rounder truly made his mark on England soil by taking 20 wickets in just 6 matches

With his tight bowling and impeccable lengths, Mankad made the most out of the English conditions and proved why he was considered one of the best of his generation.

Mankad stats vs England in England 

Span Matches Innings Wickets Maidens Overs Economy Avg BBI BBM
1946-1952 6 9 20 108 312.5 2.16 33.90 5/101 7/146

11. Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan | 20 Wickets 

Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan holds the eleventh position for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan in action for India during his cricket career. Image | Rediff

The eleventh name on the list, Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan, who also had success in the English conditions, took 20 wickets in 10 matches.

He was a valuable off-spinner for the team, known for his accuracy and control over the ball.

Venkataraghavan's status vs England in England 

Span Matches Innings Wickets Maidens Overs Economy Avg BBI BBM
1967-1979 10 16 20 66 317.3 2.58 41.05 4/52 6/96

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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
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Is Rishabh Pant's T20I career nearly over after a horrific IPL 2025?

After a disastrous IPL campaign with 13.73 average, the entire nation has this one question to ask: Is Rishabh Pant's T20I career nearly over after a horrific IPL 2025? Read to know more.

May 23, 2025, 11:45 AM3 min read

Is Rishabh Pant's T20I career nearly over after a horrific IPL 2025? | sportzpoint.com

The 2025 IPL season has delivered a brutal reality check for Rishabh Pant. After being picked up by LSG for 27 crore, he turned out to be the most expensive flop of this season.

Can a player sustain an international career after such disappointing performance? Is Rishabh Pant's T20I career nearly over after a horrific IPL 2025?

Let's dive into the cold facts.

The disappointing IPL 2025 numbers 

Is Rishabh Pant's T20I career nearly over after a horrific IPL 2025? | sportzpoint.com
Rishabh Pant slipping down the pitch during a match in IPL 2025. Image | Facebook

Rishabh Pant was picked up by Lucknow Super Giants as the most expensive player in IPL history for ₹27 crore, which proved to be totally not worth it. He only managed to score 151 runs in 13 matches with an average of 13.73 and a strike rate barely crossing 107.

He is the lowest scorer among all the LSG batters in IPL 2025. Apart from batting performance, he also failed as a captain. The team only won 6 matches out of 13 and lost their playoffs berth under Pant's captaincy.

Pant's questionable descision-making, poor shot selections, and a complete lack of form did not justify the big price tag ahead in the auction.

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Rishabh Pant stats in IPL 2025

  • vs DC: 0 runs (6 balls)
  • vs SRH: 15 runs (15 balls)
  • vs PBKS: 2 runs (5 balls)
  • vs MI: 2 runs (6 balls)
  • vs KKR: 0 runs (0 balls)
  • vs GT: 21 runs (18 balls)
  • vs CSK: 63 runs (49 balls)
  • vs RR: 3 runs (9 balls)
  • vs DC: 0 runs (0 balls)
  • vs MI: 4 runs (2 balls)
  • vs PBKS: 18 runs (17 balls)
  • vs SRH: 7 runs (6 balls)
  • vs GT: 16* runs (6 balls)

The T20I context: India's current pool and future outlook

Rishabh Pant's position is now critically questionable as India's T20 squad selection prioritizes consistency in batting, high strike rates, and adaptable wicket-keeping.

The current pool of contenders are highly competitive and has the potential to outperform Pant.

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The wicket-keeper batsman contenders

  • KL Rahul: His current form in IPL 2025 is magnificent and he has consistently performed well for the team. Rahul's ability to anchor and accelerate has again brought him into T20I contention.
  • Sanju Samson: Yet another prime contender with high experience and quality performance. He also holds the ability to blend well into the format.
  • Dhruv Jurel: A promising young talent who also has the ability to make impactful finish for the team.
  • Ishan Kishan: The pocket dynamo who started his IPL 2025 season with a phenomenal century, and gained his spot in BCCI's central contract (2025), is another strong contender.

Where Rishabh Pant fits (or doesn't fit):

Is Rishabh Pant's T20I career nearly over after a horrific IPL 2025? | sportzpoint.com
Rishabh Pant playing for team India in T20Is. Image | TOI

Following the poor performance of Rishabh Pant, several known names have speculated about his mental state and his inability to deal pressure. The former Indian cricketer, Kris Srikkanth, also suggested that Pant should consider taking a break from his format.

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The modern T20 format demands a lot of things that Pant is completely missing:

  • Insufficient strike rate 
  • Lack of clarity in shot-making
  • Inability to convert build innings 
  • Diminished reliability as wicketkeeper-batter
  • No longer an unique left-handed power option 
  • Difficulty handling run-rate pressure 

Pant is missing the "X-factor" that he once possessed. Therefore, unless his form significantly improves soon and makes a comeback, his T20 career is effectively over.

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