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Most Man Of The Series Awards in a calendar year

Pakistan wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan equalizes the record of Sachin Tendulkar with his 5th "Man Of The Series" award of this year yesterday against the West Indies

Dec 17, 2021, 4:20 AM4 min read

Most Man Of The Series Awards in a calendar year

The Man of the Series awards are given to those players who perform the best among all on that particular series. However, the series may be a Test series or an ODI/T20I series. The players performed throughout the series be it a batsman or a bowler they gave their all in the series. Many players have won the Man of the Series several times in a year.

In this article, we will look into those players who have won the most Man Of The Series awards in a calendar year. However, no surprise that Cricket GOD Sachin Tendulkar is leading the list. Meanwhile, Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Rizwan equalizes Sachin's record with his 5th "MOS" award yesterday in the T20I series against the Windies.

Read Also: Most T20 runs in a calendar year

AB De Villers | 2013 | 4 awards

ABD | Most Man Of The Series Awards in a calendar year | SportzPoint.com

Mr. 360 of cricket, Abraham Benjamin De Villiers won four Man Of The Series awards back in the year 2013. ABD is known for his 360-degree shorts around the ground in any format of the game. He can chase any target from any situation while also can save a test match when needed. ABD has played 114 tests, 228 ODIs, and 78 T20Is for the Proteas. However, ABD announced his retirement from all forms of cricket last month. The wicket-keeper batsman has smashed 20,044 runs throughout his cricket international career.

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Tilakaratne Dilshan | 2008 | 4 awards

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Former Sri Lanka opener Tillakaratne Dilshan has also won four Man Of The Series awards in the year 2009. Dilshan has played 87 tests, 330 ODIs, and 80 T20Is for his country. Meanwhile, in his international cricket career, Dilshan has smashed 17,671 runs and won a T20 World Cup for Sri Lanka in 2014. Dilshan has also had some good part-time bowling skills. He has 106 wickets in ODIs while 39 wickets in Tests and 9 in T20Is.

Shakib Al Hasan | 2009 | 4 awards

Shakib Al Hasan - Most Man Of The Series Awards in a calendar year - sportzpoint.com

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has also had a great year back in 2009. In 2009, Shakib grabbed four Man Of The Series awards and enlisted his name on this list. For the last 10 years, Shakib has been the best all-rounder for Bangladesh across formats. Meanwhile, he was also the best performer in the ODI World Cup 2019.

Shakib has played 59 tests, 215 ODIs, and 94 T20Is so far for Bangladesh. In those games, Shakib has scored 12,523 runs and also scalped 609 wickets throughout his international cricket career.

Read Also: Most ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year Trophy Winner

Ajantha Mendis | 2008 | 4 awards

Ajantha Mendis - Most Man Of The Series Awards in a calendar year - sportzpoint.com

Former Sri Lankan spinner Ajantha Mendis has also won the Man Of The Series award four times back in the year 2008. Mendis was a pillar of Sri Lanka's spin bowling department at those times. No one can forget his performance in the T20 World Cup stages especially in 2014. Meanwhile, that year Sri Lanka won their maiden T20 triumph.

The spinner has played 19 tests, 87 ODIs, and 39 T20Is. Meanwhile, in those games, Mendis has scalped 288 wickets and also bowls with a decent average.

Also Read: Ashes 2021-22: Most test wickets by spinners

Mohammad Rizwan | 2021 | 5* awards

Mohammad Rizwan | Most Man Of The Series Awards in a calendar year | SportzPoint.com
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Currently the best T20I batsman in Pakistan, Mohammad Rizwan has won five MOS awards in the year 2021. Moreover, Rizwan became the first T20 player to score 2000+ T20 runs in a calendar year. Meanwhile, Rizwan has also now touched the GOD of cricket Sachin Tendulkar, in terms of Man Of The Series awards in a calendar year.

Both of them have won five MOS awards in different calendar years. While Rizwan won this year and Sachin won back in 1998. The wicket-keeper batsman has played 19 tests, 41 ODIs, and 55 T20Is for Pakistan. Meanwhile, Rizwan has scored 3475 runs in his international cricket career so far.

Sachin Tendulkar | 1998 | 5 awards

Most Man Of The Series Awards in a calendar year - Sachin Tendulkar in 1998 - sportzpoint.com

The GOD of Cricket Sachin Tendulkar won five Man Of The Series awards back in the year 1998. Sachin was in his peak form at that time. Sachin has played 200 tests, 463 ODIs, and one T20I in his international cricket career span of 25 years. Tendulkar has scored 34, 357 runs throughout his international cricket career and smashed 100 tons including 51 Tests and 49 in ODIs.

None can forget his contribution to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003, where he won the Player of the Tournament award and helped Ganguly lead India to reach the finals.

Read Also: ICC Men's Player of the Month: From January to November

N.B: The stats are accurate as of 17/12/2021.

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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
Kapil Dev representing India in tests. Image | NDTV

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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16 Indian Cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium

Discover 16 Indian Cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium, including legends like Tendulkar, Kohli, Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and the iconic Jhulan Goswami.

May 18, 2025, 7:57 AM5 min read

16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com

Some legendary Indian cricketers left their impact beyond the scorecards and records, which earned them an everlasting tribute. Their legacies live on the stadiums where they created their cricketing magic.

Curious to know the ones who had their contributions honored with their names on a stadium stand or pavilion? Scroll down to discover the 16 Indian Cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium.

1. Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar is one among the 16 Indian cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Sachin Tendulkar Stand at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE. Image | NDTV

The God of Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar, has 2 stands named after him. He was also honoured with a gate named after him at the Sydney Cricket Ground, unveiled on his 50th birthday.

  • Sachin Tendulkar Pavilion: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
  • Sachin Tendulkar Stand: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE 

2. Virat Kohli 

Virat Kohli is among the 16 Indian cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Virat Kohli posing in front of the pavilion named after him at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Image | ESPNcricinfo 

Virat Kohli was honored for his outstanding achievements and contributions to Indian cricket with a pavilion named after him in his home city, Delhi.

  • Virat Kohli Pavilion: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi 

Read Also: Top 5 Records of Virat Kohli that might never be broken

3. MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni is one of the 16 Indian Cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
MS Dhoni Pavilion at the JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi. Image | Instagram 

Honoring the hometown hero, MS Dhoni Pavilion was named as a tribute to his legendary captaincy and achievements.

  • MS Dhoni Pavilion: JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi

4. Rohit Sharma 

Rohit Sharma is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Rohit Sharma stand at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Image | Instagram 

Acknowledging Rohit Sharma's elegant batting and leadership for India, the stand named after him at the Wankhede is a recent addition, inaugurated in 2025.

  • Rohit Sharma Stand: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 

5. Sourav Ganguly 

Sourav Ganguly is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Sourav Ganguly stand at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Image | Instagram 

Sourav Ganguly stand, unveiled in 2017, is a tribute to dada, not only for his influential captaincy, but also for his contributions as the former president of CAB and BCCI.

  • Sourav Ganguly Stand: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Read Also: Most successful Test captains from India

6. Sunil Gavaskar 

Sunil Gavaskar is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Sunil Gavaskar Pavilion at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Image | Alamy 

The pavilion named after Sunil Gavaskar stands as a lasting tribute for the cricketing legend.

  • Sunil Gavaskar Pavilion: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

7. Yuvraj Singh 

Yuvraj Singh is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
The inaugural of stands named after Yuvraj Singh, along with teammate Harbhajan Singh at the PCA Stadium, Punjab. Image | Instagram 

The world cup hero and local boy of Punjab, Yuvraj Singh, was honored with a joint ceremony where two stands were named after him and his teammate, Harbhajan Singh.

  • Yuvraj Singh Stand: PCA I.S. Bindra Stadium, Punjab

8. Harbhajan Singh 

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Harbhajan Singh Stand at the PCA Stadium, Punjab. Image | Instagram 

The legendary spin master and Punjab's homeboy, Harbhajan Singh, received this everlasting tribute when a stand was named after him in 2022.

  • Harbhajan Singh Stand: PCA I.S. Bindra Stadium, Punjab

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9. VVS Laxman 

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VVS Laxman Pavilion at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Image | Facebook 

Known for his elegant batting style, VVS Laxman was given the tribute with a pavilion named after him at his hometown (Hyderabad).

  • VVS Laxman Pavilion: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad 

10. Mohammad Azharuddin 

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Mohammad Azharuddin posing in front of his stand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Image | Crossbill

The former captain of Indian team, Mohammad Azharuddin, was honored with a stand at his beloved ground in his homecity, Hyderabad.

  • Mohammad Azharuddin Stand: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad 

11. Jhulan Goswami

Jhulan Goswami is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Jhulan Goswami posing in front of the stand named after her at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Image | Twitter

In 2023, Eden Gardens celebrated and honored the legendary pride of Bengal, Jhulan Goswami. Her name stands as the only woman on this list to achieve this milestone.

  • Jhulan Goswami Stand: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Read Also: From Chakdah to Lords: Adios, Jhulan Goswami

12. Gautam Gambhir

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Gautam Gambhir Stand at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Image | TOI

From crucial role in World Cup victories for India, to his role as the head coach, Gautam Gambhir truly deserves the stand named after him in his home ground.

  • Gautam Gambhir Stand: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

13. Dilip Vengsarkar 

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Dilip Vengsarkar Stand at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Wankhede holds the name of many spectacular players and Dilip Vengsarkar is one of them. It celebrates he golden moments in cricket.

  • Dilip Vengsarkar Stand: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

14. Vijay Merchant 

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Vijay Merchant Stand at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Image | Instagram 

Yet another elegant player to have a stand named after them at the Wankhede. Vijay Merchant's quality contributions are highly appreciated.

  • Vijay Merchant Stand: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 

15. Ajit Wadekar

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Ajit Wadekar Stand alongside Sharad Pawar Stand at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

The former Indian captain and influential figure, Ajit Wadekar, holds a prestigious stand named after him, alongside Sharad Pawar.

  • Ajit Wadekar Stand: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 

16. Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com
Virender Sehwag Gate at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.

While we discuss stands or pavilions, it is worth noting that the gate no. 2 at Arun Jaitley Stadium was named after the legendary cricketer, Virender Sehwag, as a tribute.

  • Virended Sehwag GATE: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi 
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