Exciting Milestones Await Indian Cricketers in Upcoming England Tour
Anticipation Builds for India's Tour of England
The upcoming tour of England promises to be a memorable experience for Indian cricket fans. While the retirements of legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be felt deeply, there are numerous milestones on the horizon for several Indian players, who will need to perform exceptionally to achieve them.
This series is scheduled to take place from June to August 2025, featuring matches at iconic venues such as Headingley in Leeds, Edgbaston in Birmingham, Lord's and The Oval in London, and Old Trafford in Manchester.
Shubman Gill's Quest for 2,000 Test Runs
Leading the charge is Shubman Gill, the newly appointed captain of India's next generation, who requires just 107 runs to reach 2,000 Test runs. In his 32 Test appearances, he has accumulated 1,893 runs at an average of 35.05, including five centuries and seven fifties, with a top score of 128. However, his record in England is concerning, having only managed 88 runs in six innings across three matches.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's Rising Star
Another promising talent, 23-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal, is also on the brink of a milestone, needing 202 runs to reach 2,000 Test runs. He has scored 1,798 runs in 19 Tests at an impressive average of 52.88 and a strike rate exceeding 65, with four centuries and ten fifties, his highest being 214*. Despite mixed performances in practice matches, fans are hopeful he will excel against the revamped England pace attack.
KL Rahul's Pursuit of 9,000 International Runs
KL Rahul, now the most experienced batter in the squad, is 435 runs shy of 9,000 international runs. He has shown promising form across formats and aims to solidify his legacy during this series. With scores of 116 and 51 in his recent practice match against England Lions, he is poised to make a significant impact.
Rishabh Pant's Counter-Attacking Style
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who had a challenging IPL season, is eager to showcase his aggressive batting style against England. He is just 52 runs away from 3,000 Test runs, having scored 2,948 runs in 43 Tests at an average of 42.11, with a remarkable strike rate of 73.62.
Ravindra Jadeja's All-Round Contributions
All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is 309 runs away from reaching 7,000 international runs. In the absence of Rohit and Virat, he, along with Rahul and Pant, will be crucial to the batting lineup. With 6,691 runs in 358 international matches, Jadeja has the potential to achieve this milestone if given consistent opportunities.
Mohammed Siraj's Wicket-Taking Abilities
Lastly, Mohammed Siraj, a key player in India's bowling attack, is just 15 wickets away from 200 international wickets. He has taken 185 wickets in 96 matches at an average of 28.28, with his best figures being 6/15. With 27 wickets in 11 matches in England, he could reach this milestone during the series.
Series Kickoff
The first Test of this exciting series is set to commence in Leeds on June 20.